Shirley Ann Self Bennett

Shirley Ann Self Bennett, 85, of Arbor Ridge of Eden, passed away Thursday morning, November 14, 2013 at Hospice House.

At the request of Shirley, there will be a simple Memorial Service held on Friday, November 22 in the sanctuary of Leaksville Christian Church, 1010 Washington Street, Eden at 11:00 am. Please note the ramp on the side for anyone needing assistance entering the church. Immediately following the Memorial Service, family and friends will gather in the Fellowship Building back of the church for a ?��Ǩ?�Celebration of Life?��Ǩ�� cover-dish meal and visitation. In lieu of food brought to the home, the family asks that these items be brought to the Church Fellowship Building, where someone will be on hand beginning at 10:30 to help you with your dishes.

Mrs. Bennett was born December 13, 1927 to the late George D. Self, Sr. and Hallie Barksdale Self.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Earl Bennett. Surviving Mrs. Bennett are daughters Sherry B. Bell and husband Scott of Eden, Lisa B. Cruise and husband Mark of Moseley, VA, grandchildren Justin Cruise of Charlotte, NC, Anna Cruise of Moseley, VA, Rocky Harmon and wife, Mindy of Eden, and a great-grandson, Cayden Harmon of Eden. In addition, she is survived by one brother, Rev. George D. Self, Jr. and wife, Betty of Greensboro, two nieces, two nephews and their families.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice House of Rockingham County, Inc., P.O. Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375 or you may donate online at http://www.hospiceofrockinghamcounty.com

Online condolences may be offered to the Bennett family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.