Elizabeth Bennett, age 78, of Germanton, NC, (formerly of Imlay City, MI) passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by loving family. Elizabeth Charnette York was born February 17, 1945 in Mingo County, WV. She was the daughter of the late Howard and the late June (Byrge) York. She was a graduate of Utica High School in Utica, MI, Class of 1963.
She was employed as a home caregiver. For a short period of time, she was employed at a stamping plant. Elizabeth enjoyed baking, spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Elizabeth is survived by her daughters, Holly (Dan) Hodges of Germanton, NC and Tracy Bennett of Imlay City, MI; son, Robert Bennett Jr.; her sister, Janie Maldonado; brothers, Cliff York and Tim York; grandchildren, John (Kelley) Beal, II, Bradley (Erin) Hodges, Jayme Beal, Thomas Carter and Ryan (Cat) Carter; and her great-grandchildren, Charlie Adams, Freya Carter, Maeve Beal, Grey DePauw, Emi DePauw, Hunter DePauw, Teddy Hodges and Aurora Hodges.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and June York; and her sister, Judy Mallets.
The funeral was held Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at First Apostolic Church of Imlay City, 859 N. Van Dyke Road, Imlay City, MI. Pastor Joe Carpenter, pastor of First Apostolic Church of Imlay City, officiated. Interment followed at Attica Township Cemetery.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions should direct them to Kate B. Reynolds House, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Arrangements were entrusted to Muir Brothers Funeral Home, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City, MI.
Please be sure to sign the online register at www.muirbrothersfh.com to share condolences with the Bennett family.
