Joann Bennett

Joann Bennett, age 78 of Abingdon, died at 12:52 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the Care Center of Abingdon surrounded by her loving family.

  She was born September 20, 1937, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the daughter of Guy M. and R. Wanda Hearring Ward.  She married T. Joe Bennett on April 29, 1955 in Pocahontas.  He preceded her in death on March 21, 2013.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Ronnie Ward.

  Joann is survived by her children, Robin A. (Ray) Hutson of Abingdon and Joey M. (Jackie) Bennett of Abingdon; four grandchildren, Brenda Doud, Heather Hutson, Thomas Schisler and David Schisler; three great-grandchildren, Ashley Dutton, Nicole Doud and Connor Patch; and several nieces and nephews.

  She grew up in the Pocahontas area and graduated from Pocahontas High School in1955 and moved to Abingdon in 1957 with her husband.  She worked at the Blue Bell Factory in Abingdon and later retired after working at Protexall in Galesburg.  She was a founding member of the former First General Baptist Church in Abingdon and served as the treasurer, song leader and junior church leader.  She enjoyed reading.  Her greatest times were spent with her kids and grandkids.

  Graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Abingdon Cemetery.  Her son-in-law, Rev. Ray Hutson will officiate.  Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel.

  Memorials may be made to OSF Hospice.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.