Vera Laverne Smith Bennett of Raeford died Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the age of 75.
She was born in Charleston SC, on Sept. 29, 1945, to the late Joseph Nealy Smith and Verajean Harrison Smith. She was a prayer warrior and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Her devotion and faith in Christ never wavered even through her sickness. She found great joy in traveling across the world, cooking, sewing, and being a Pastors wife.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years Stephen Wayne Bennett of Raeford; a daughter Deborah B. Locklear and her husband Kevin of Raeford; and two grandchildren Dustin Locklear and Karissa Locklear both of Raeford.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Monday, July 26, 2021, at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford.
The funeral will be held 2:00 pm Tuesdayat Hillcrest Baptist Church, 2699 US-401 Business, Raeford. with Pastor Trent Haywood officiating.
Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.
Memorials may made to:
Hillcrest Baptist Church
P.O. Box 1533
Raeford, NC