Elizabeth West Bennett

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith — II Timothy 4:7 ELIZABETH WEST BENNETT was the youngest daughter of the late Annah Arrington and the late Willie West. Her sunrise was on Friday, August 13, 1926 in Warrenton, North Carolina. Her sunset was on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale, Maryland. Elizabeth who was affectionately known to her family and friends as “Aunt Tee,” “Aunt Tee Tie” or just “Tee,” received her education in the Warren County Public School System. She moved to Baltimore, Maryland in the early fifties and was employed over forty years as a housekeeper in the Towson area of Maryland. In the early sixties, Aunt Tee married George Bennett; this union ended in divorce. Being the last of her siblings, Aunt Tee became the head of six generations of family members and was looked upon as the Matriarch of the family and always made sure she attended family gatherings. Because of her kind and sweet spirit, she kept the welcome sign up constantly for everyone. However, everyone (especially) family knew not to “ruffle her feathers”. Her home was the gathering place for Sunday meals and very often many times during the week. Even though she never had children of her own, she always had a special bonding with children and she always had someone’s child surrounding her... Rea, Sheila, Andrew, Lil Rickey, Trina, Kalvin, the list goes on and on. She always had a special motherly bonding with two (2) of her nieces, Kitty and Resa; and they continued this special bonding with her and made sure she had a loving and dignified life in her later years. Always trusting in the Lord with all her heart and believing that GOD would direct her path; on March 1, 1992, she joined the St. Joseph Freewill Baptist Church under the leadership of Elder Thaddeus Winkey where she was a faithful member and continued her fellowship until her illnesses prevented her from attending. Aunt Tee was preceded in death by: her parents, Willie and Annah West; six (6) sisters, Aughtney (Johnny), Lillie Mae (Coley), Sallie (Arthur), Lucy Grey (Nathan), Lee and Catherine; four (4) brothers, Willie “Buster” (Lena), Herbert, (Wilhelmina), John “Rooster” (Emily) and Love. She also was preceded in death by: a special nephew, Pearlie (Maggie) whom she loved like a brother; a special niece, Nancy Mae (Willie) and special friend, Mary who were her traveling partners; as well as Eddie Terrell who was her longtime friend and companion for many years... the two were inseparable. Elizabeth West Bennett “Aunt Tee” leaves to cherish her memory: two (2) devoted nieces, Catherine “Kitty” (Melvin) and Doretha “Resa” (Rickey); as well as a host of nieces, nephews including numerous six generations of family members to celebrate her legacy. There also will be a host of cousins, extended family members and friends who will forever and forever cherish her memory.

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Elizabeth West Bennett

August 13, 1926 - July 17, 2013