Samuels Funeral Home, LLC. | Manning, SC

Obituary For Joyce Ann Bennett

Manning, SC

Joyce Ann “Kitten” Bennett, daughter of the late Hezekiah Bennett and Mary Ann Filmore-Bennett was born September 2, 1963 in Clarendon County. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Theola Coullette and Daisy Frank and one brother, Danny Hezekiah Bennett.

She attended and graduated from Scott’s Branch High School, Summerton, South Carolina. After high school, she was employed at Blanch New England and Gold Kist. In recent years she worked as a caregiver.

Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was family oriented, loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed talking and making others laugh. No one who met her was a stranger. She was a very sweet person and always willing to help others in any way that she could.

Joyce was a devoted member of Open Fountain Church where she served as an Usher and on the planning committee. She also attended church at Deliverance Outreach Ministries and Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. On Friday, June 11, 2021, Joyce Ann “Kitten” Bennett departed this earthly life. She leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters, Latasha (Roger) Williams of Manning, SC and Airel Bennett of Lexington, SC; two sisters, Deloris Holiday of Brooklyn, NY and Doretha Bennett of Manning, SC; four brothers: Thomas Frank and Simon Holiday both of Manning, SC, Joe Holiday of Columbia, SC and George Bennett of Manning, SC; three grandchildren; special friend, Bertie Blanding; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Ms. Bennett will be held 2:00PM Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Hayes F. Samuels, Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church Street, Manning, SC. Rev. Bobby McDonald, officiating; Reverend Dominique Grate and Reverend Zeigler, Assisting. Burial will follow in the Bethel AME Church Cemetery.

The family is receiving friends at her residence, 207 Sumter St., Manning, SC.

Guest Book

Dear nana, i miss you so much i wish you was still here with me this school year i'm passing and imma try to go to prom for you when i got to high school im also going to collage for you if i can find the right one i love you so much and i miss you but its okay i'm gonna see you one day. with all the love in my heart, your granddaughter pumpkin.

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To my baby sister Kitten, I love you to the moon and beyond! I cannot believe you are gone! Rest now and until we meet again! Love your sister, Tanzy (Deloris Frank).

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Sending prayers to my cousin and you will be missed thanks for the laughs that we shared.From Virginia Filmore Richardson Baltimore, MD

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Sending our condolences and love. From Alicestine Dow and Family

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To my great aunt, you were sweet funny and kind. I know your smiling down on us from up above. Love always Jessica frank Miss buddy's daughter

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To my beautiful Great aunt Kitten! This is truly a tragedy that such a great soul can be taken in such a untimely manner. I heard so many great stories about how bright your smile was and how your laugh was contagious. My mom recently spoke to you and sent pictures of me and my son and I was helping you find vendors to start your business. You are loved and will be missed forever! From your great nephew Patrick Frank, Miss buddy's son!

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Airel, My deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers now and continued days to come. Sending our love and prayers Keisha, Lamar and Tahlia Hollis

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To my aunt: I will love you forever. Thank you for braiding my hair and loving me as a child and being my friend as an adult. I will forever love you. There's no on like you. Your genuine spirit and just kind friendliness you don't find often in this word . I will love you forever. Your niece, Julie Bernard, Better known to all as Miss Buddy. ♥️❤️

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Kitten, I cannot believe you are gone! You sent me pictures on Friday and I told you, you were looking good and have a blessed one. Your response was "thanks girl and I love you!" Rest now and please tell Daisy, I said hi! Until we meet again! Yolanda Frank (Deanna),

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OH MY KITTEN WE WERE JUST TALKING AND SHOWING LOVE I HATE I HATE THIS IS THE END OF OUR LAUGHS AND LAUGHS AND LAUGHS YOU WERE SUCH A GREAT PERSON TO ME YOU WERE ALWAYS HELPFUL TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS WE ARE GOING TO MISS YOU KITTEN I LOVE YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH I WILL KEEP THE FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS LOVE AND MISS YOU KITTEN.

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You will truly be missed

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Your will truly be missed. You were one of the most funniest and REAL person that I ever known. Rest In Peace. Praying for strength for anyone that you may have touched. -Mozetta

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Condolences to Airel and the Bennett family. Keeping all of you in my prayers. -Jenene

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Kitten you will be missed. Condolences and heartfelt prayers going up for the Bennett family during this difficult time.

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With Prayers And My Deepest Sympathy To The Family. Love; Pearline White & Family

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With prayers and my deepest sympathy at this very difficult time 🙏 Shirley James McBride

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With prayers and my deepest sympathy at this very difficult time 🙏 Shirley James McBride and family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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