Josephine Seward Bennett, 88, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

Born January 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Bessie Seward Bennett .In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother George W. Bennett and a sister, Jessie Bennett Rush.

She is survived by a number of cousins, one very special, Martha Faye Easton (Kirk) of Charleston, SC, a loving and devoted nephew, Roger Pendergrass (Carolyn) of Brodnax, VA and niece, Jeanette Daniel of Richmond, VA along with great-nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Fort Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Ron Litten and Rev. Janet Hawkins officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Committal and burial was held in Lakeview Cemetery, Victoria, VA at 3 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the McKenry Flower Fund, Fort Hill United Methodist Church, 106 Oakridge Blvd., Lynchburg, VA 24502 or charity of your choice.

Diuguid Funeral Service & Crematory Waterlick Chapel, 237-2722, (Lynchburg), served the family.

Online condolences may be sent to www.diuguidfuneralservice.com.