Deloris Diane Christopher Bennett, 44, of Blackshear, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at her residence.
Born in Waycross November 12, 1979, she lived in Pierce County all her life. She attended Pierce County High School. She worked at the King and Prince on St. Simons Island as well as an exterminator in Brunswick and was currently employed with Carter’s Fried Chicken in Blackshear where she was a cook. She enjoyed family gatherings. She loved being outdoors, especially going to the river. Shehad a green thumb and loved tending to plants and gardening. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was a daughter of the late George William and Gwendolyn Ruth Norman Christopher.
Survivors include her daughter, Lexi Bennett, Blackshear; her son, Dalton Bennett, Blackshear; two sisters, Mellisa (Bryan) Hayes, Blackshear and Christie Moody, Midway; a brother, George “Bill” (Christie) Christopher Jr., Blackshear; a grandson, Jaxon Gardner and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation for Deloris will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the funeral home.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
