Gladys Bennett, 86, of Big Island, died Sunday, September 12, 2010. She was the wife of Albert L. Bennett.
Gladys was born September 22, 1923 in Pedlar Mills, VA, a daughter of the late Andrew Howard and Ellen Hudson Maddox.
In addition to her spouse, she is survived by her sons; Wayne Bennett and wife, Kim, of Lynchburg, and Robert Lewis Bennett of Bedford; her sister, Hazel Maddox of Lynchburg, three grandchildren; Amanda Wilkerson and husband, Jason, of Lynchburg, Zachary Bennett and wife, Jessica, of Madison Heights, and Logan Bennett of Lynchburg; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers; Alfred Maddox and Harry Maddox; three sisters, Virginia Tomlin, Ruth Tomlin and Myra Davis; and one great-granddaughter, Courtney Wilkerson.
A graveside service will be conducted at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Big Island, VA, on Today, September 14, at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Carl Weiser officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, 4504 Starkey Road, Roanoke, VA, 24018.