Shirley Bennett Obituary

"Shirley Leah Bennett of Preston passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 86. She was born on December 20, 1936 near Federalsburg, the daughter of the late J. Milton Brown and Leona Paul Brown. After her education she married William F. Bennett, Jr. and they made their home in Preston. He preceded her in death after 70 years of marriage. She worked at Preston Elementary and Federalsburg Elementary Schools in the cafeteria. Many former students always remembered her kindness and her smile. She also assisted her husband with the farming operations for many years. In her free time, Shirley loved crocheting, cooking for her family, working in her flower beds, and spending time with her beloved family and grandchildren. She also enjoyed watching her hummingbirds and listening to Christmas music. She is survived by five children: Brenda McCann (Ron), Frankie Bennett (Pam), Deborah Bennett of Federalsburg, Tracy Lowe (Gary) of Greenwood and Keith Bennett (Amber) of Lewes; 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the caregivers Shelly and Avias. In addition to her husband and her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Kevin Bennett and two brothers Jay Brown and Bill Brown. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 11:00 at the Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg. The Reverend Marie Coulbourne will officiate. Interment will follow in Junior Order Cemetery in Preston. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 and again on Monday from 10:00 to 11:00. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Compass Regional Hospice, 160 Coursevall Drive, Centreville, MD 21617 or to the Preston Vol. Fire Company, Post Office Box 44, Preston, MD 21655. "