Sarah Oretha Bennett
September 26, 1938 – July 13, 2019
Sarah Oretha Bennett, 80, of Lusby, MD passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2019. She was born September 26, 1938 in Washington, DC. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother, and her husband Frank J. Bennett. She is survived by her four daughters – Maria, Cathy, Chris, and Patty; and three grandchildren – Vinny, Carlotta, and Nick.
Sarah was the loving daughter of William M. Bolin and Jessie Bolin Wilson. She was a loyal sister to Carrie, Josephine, and Bill. After graduating from Chamberlain Vocational High School in 1956, Sarah began a professional singing career, spanning more than 30 years. She was honored to tour with the USO and finished her career as lead singer for Washington area band, “The Wonders.” Sarah was unwaveringly devoted to her family. She cherished 42 years with her loving husband, Frankie, adored her four daughters, and was a very proud Nonna to three grandchildren. She also dedicated 40 years to the State of MD – MVA, retiring as Driver Examiner in October 2000. She loved music, dancing, watching classic movies on TCM, and word search puzzles! Always a treasure to her family and friends, she will be forever loved – forever missed.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. Inurnment will be in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at a later date.
Contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016. https://www.kidney.org/
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Friday, August 23, 2019
11:00 a.m.
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I have lost my very best friend in this world…
Thank you, Mom…
For your constant love and support throughout my life…
You were always there, ever present, in everything I ever did…You will be in my heart forever and always…❤️
Give Dad a great big hug and kiss for us, Mom…
I know you’re at peace with him now…
Together again…❤️
I have fond memories of Sarah as a teen and young adult. I always felt welcomed by her friendly hug and smile every time I came over! She was a beautiful woman and she loved everyone! I know this is hard for you all and my prayers are with you…. Cathy, Maria, Chris, and Patty. 💜
It has been my great blessing to be a part of Sarah’s life twice, once when I was a teenager and again as a grown man. As a teenager, Sarah took me in and guided me as if I were her own, which she did for so many children in her life. She again took me as a son in law many years later and has been an angel in my life for the past 14 years. I know that I am a better person for having her in my life. She will forever have a place in my heart. Sarah, I love you and will keep you with me always.
Sending my love and condolences to the family…..I had the pleasure of taking care of Mrs. Bennett for her dialysis treatments, almost 5 years ago and always kept in touch. She was the sweetest woman I know and through it all had the biggest smile on her face. I’m so glad i was able to see her before she went home to heaven to be with her husband. I will always remember her and she will forever live in my heart! Love you Mama Bennett…..until we meet again😘.
Sending prayers to the family. Sarah will be missed, that glowing happy smile and her special appreciation she came in contact with. I will always appreciate the great love and care that Chris gave to her loving Mom! Sarah couldn’t of been raised by a better woman! Love Always
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I have lost my very best friend in this world…
Thank you, Mom…
For your constant love and support throughout my life…
You were always there, ever present, in everything I ever did…You will be in my heart forever and always…❤️
Give Dad a great big hug and kiss for us, Mom…
I know you’re at peace with him now…
Together again…❤️
I didn’t get to spend much time with my Aunt Sarah in her later years, but when I think back at times I did spend with her, its always happy feelings.
I have fond memories of Sarah as a teen and young adult. I always felt welcomed by her friendly hug and smile every time I came over! She was a beautiful woman and she loved everyone! I know this is hard for you all and my prayers are with you…. Cathy, Maria, Chris, and Patty. 💜
It has been my great blessing to be a part of Sarah’s life twice, once when I was a teenager and again as a grown man. As a teenager, Sarah took me in and guided me as if I were her own, which she did for so many children in her life. She again took me as a son in law many years later and has been an angel in my life for the past 14 years. I know that I am a better person for having her in my life. She will forever have a place in my heart. Sarah, I love you and will keep you with me always.
Sending my love and condolences to the family…..I had the pleasure of taking care of Mrs. Bennett for her dialysis treatments, almost 5 years ago and always kept in touch. She was the sweetest woman I know and through it all had the biggest smile on her face. I’m so glad i was able to see her before she went home to heaven to be with her husband. I will always remember her and she will forever live in my heart! Love you Mama Bennett…..until we meet again😘.
Sending prayers to the family. Sarah will be missed, that glowing happy smile and her special appreciation she came in contact with. I will always appreciate the great love and care that Chris gave to her loving Mom! Sarah couldn’t of been raised by a better woman! Love Always