Virginia Haywood Bennett

Virginia Haywood Bennett, age 92, of Sebring, FL, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023.  She was born May 2, 1930 in Sebring, FL to Archie Wright and Eunice Lenora (Spivey) Haywood.  She was a devoted Wife, Mother, and Nana, all while being a Homemaker and Cattle Rancher.  She was of Baptist Faith and has been a lifelong resident of Highlands County.  Virginia is survived by her Daughter – Sebrina Smith of Sebring, FL; Son– Jimmy Bennett (Palmira) of Ocala, FL; 5 Grandchildren – Abbegale Bennett, Olivia Bennett, L.C. Smith, Somer Smith Gunthorp (Kelsey), Adam MontsDeoca; 3 Great Grandchildren – Rae Lynn, Carson, and Ty.  She is preceded in death by her Son – Denny MontsDeoca.  Funeral services will be held Friday, March 31, 2023 at 12 Noon at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park with family receiving friends beginning at 11:00 AM.  Interment will follow in Bougainvillea Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Fellowship of Christian Athletes www.fca.org or Good Shepherd Hospice, 1110 Hammock Rd., Sebring, FL  33870.

Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
111 East Circle Street
Avon Park, FL  33825
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com