Funeral service for Mrs. Trula Mae Wiseman Bennett, age 71, of Fayetteville, will be conducted Monday May 8, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Higgins Funeral Home, with Rev. Randy Nichols officiating. Burial will follow beside her husband Earl Forrest Bennett in Lebanon Cemetery. Mrs. Bennett passed away May 6, 2017 at her residence.
A native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Perry Woodrow and Kate Corbin Wiseman, was retired from Lincoln County school system and a farmer. Mrs. Bennett enjoyed singing in the choir, traveling, gardening and watching The Young and the Restless and spending time with her grandchildren and family. She was a member of the Fayetteville First Baptist Baptist Church.
Survivor’s include her children Debbie Jane Pendergrass and husband Chris of Fayetteville and Tracie Delane May of Lynchburg, Earl Dwayne Bennett and wife Kim of Fayetteville, Perry Wayne Bennett, of Columbia, TN. Grandchildren Chelsea and Shelby Bennett of Columbia, Casey Pendergrass, Ashleigh, Lauren, and Lane Bennett, JoAnna Bennett (Justin) Smith, Rebecca, and Robin Bennett of Fayetteville, Dalton, Levi, and Makensey May of Lynchburg, Jordan and Cayla May of Madison and one great grandchild on the way. And sister Katie Womack.
Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by her son Donnie Bennett, son in-law Jeff May and brother Willie Wiseman.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday May 7, 2017 from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
