Homegoing Services for Mrs. Irene Bennett, of 1010 E. 12th Avenue, who passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, will be held on Saturday, March 14th, 2:00 p.m., at New Hope M.B. Church, 3005 E. Ellicott, with Rev. Dr. T.W. Jenkins, pastor/officiating. Interment will be held in Orange Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Bennett was born September 3, 1909 in Pelham, Georgia to the Willie and Hattie Lewis. She enjoyed fishing and solving seek and find puzzles. She was preceded in death by both parents. Mrs. Bennett leaves to mourn her passing: her son, John Bennett, Jr. and wife, Jeffery Bennett; grandchildren, Diane Bennett-Faison, Darlene Bennett, Clem Salter and wife, Sharon; great-grandchildren, Skye Faison, Angie Wilkerson, Fredrick Salter, Andreta Salter and Brian Salter; nieces, Annie M. Russell, Clarise Simons and husband, Jonas, Doric Simons and husband, Fred, Arincie Simons and husband, Neal and Frances Rouse; nephews, Acie Johnson and Jestro Johnson; dear friend, Myrtice Walker and other sorrowing relatives and friends. The remains will repose at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, March 13th, from 5 - 8 p.m. The funeral cortege will arrange from 1010 E. 12th Avenue. Friends are asked to assemble at the church approximately 1:45 p.m. Saturday for the service.