Samuels Funeral Home, LLC. | Manning, SC

Obituary For Thelma Lee Bennett

Washington, DC

Thelma Lee Bennett, 62, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Serenity Rehab and Health, Washington, DC. She was born June 10, 1961 in Clarendon County, SC. A daughter of Mattie Lee Bennett Witherspoon and the late George Wise, Jr.

Public viewing will be held from 2:00PM til 6:00 PM Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Hayes F. Samuels, Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 North Church St. Manning.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon Friday, December 15, 2023 at Melina Presbyterian Church, Gable, SC. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery.

Guest Book

God's grace and peace to the family of my former East Clarendon High School student, Thelma. I remember Thelma as a gentle and kindhearted girl. May God's warm embrace keep you, her family, as He has called her to eternal rest. (Ms. Marie Brooks, Former Teacher, East Clarendon High School, Turbeville, SC)

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To Tonya and Family. You have my deepest condolences and prayers during this difficult time. Thelma you and I been besties/Sister for years. I am going to miss our phone call every Saturday or Sunday. I never think I woulder been saying goodbye for now. I promise you I will stay connected to your daughter forever. Take your rest your work here is done. Love Your Bestie forever: Willie Jean McCray Singleton/ Brooklyn NY.

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Dear Thelma, your love was appreciated from me and my kids. You played a major role in raising me, and babysitting me! I'm truly going to miss you I love you. Cousin Angela Bennett

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I love you Ann and will always love you. My second born, I'm going to miss you so much my daughter. Love your mother Mattie. RIP my child.

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When we parted last time I told you I'll see you at Thanksgiving, but I didn't think it would be this way. It hurts but I will always remember the good times. I love you big sis. You and big brother Benny continue look out for me up there until we meet again. RIP T. Love you always.

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Thank You For The Gift Of Life! I Will Continue To Make You Proud! Behave Yourself Up There With The Angels! All My Love - Your Daughter, LaTonya D. Bennett

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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