Mrs. Retta Bennett, 89 of Braggs, Oklahoma passed away October 26, 2009 in Braggs. She was born May 8, 1920 in Bristow, Oklahoma, the daughter of Charlie "Bud" Brown and Mary Lucy (Christian) Brown. She was married to William Cody Bennett for 50 years before his death on August 5, 1990.

Mrs. Bennett received her Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree from Northeastern State University. She was an Elementary Educator at Vian Schools for over 20 years, a member of the OEA and Muskogee County Retired Educators Association and member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Vian, OK.

Survivors are 4 daughters and 3 sons-in-law, Liane Erkkla of Muskogee, OK, Gail and Hal Warner of Braggs, OK, Martha Lynn and Louie Slape of Braggs, OK and Paula and Ronnie Page of Braggs, OK, 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Linda Bennett of Muskogee, OK, David and Dee Bennett of Vian, Ok., and James V. and Cassandra Bennett of Stoney Point, OK, 1 daughter-in-law, Doris Bennett of Vian, OK, 24 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 1 son, William T. "Bill" Bennett, 1 son-in-law, Hank Erkkla, 1 sister, Jimmie Baker and 1 brother, Ernie Brown.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 30, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Vian, OK with Pastor Steve Spyres and Pastor Isaac Slape officiating. Burial will follow at Bennett Family Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw, OK.

Viewing will be 10 am - 9 pm Thursday at the funeral home.

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