Sandra Bennett

Sandra Laing Bennett, age 83, of Lake Butler, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children at Plantation Oaks in High Springs, FL under the care of Haven Hospice after an extended illness. She was born to William and Mildred Laing of Havana, FL. She grew up in Orlando, FL where she met the love of her life, Bobby R. Bennett. After a brief courtship they were married on July 26, 1962. The couple finally settled in Lake Butler in the early 1970’s, where Sandra went to work at the Northeast Florida State Hospital before finally ending up going to work at VA Hospital in both Lake City and Gainesville. She retired from the Gainesville VA in early 2000. She loved her family. Sandra was a caretaker by nature, she cared for her parents, in-laws, siblings and husband in their last days. She was an active member of Fellowship Baptist Church for the last 30+ years. She served many positions throughout her attendance, Choir member, custodian, treasurer. She also supported Bobby in his love of antique engines and tractors. She served those organizations, as well in true Sandra fashion…giving it her all! Anyone who knew Sandra fell in love with her almost immediately.. She had a heart for Christ and her family and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings and her beloved husband of 56 years Bobby.

 She is survived by her Children: Rell (Sherry) Bennett, Tim (Nicole) Bennett and Barbara Cribbs; her grandchildren: Sarah (Joe) Pennell, Becca (Jeremy) Thompson, Anna (Jacob) Vail, Tori Rickard, Mitchell Cribbs, Courtney Bennett, Mikeala (Jacob) Levinger, and Myles Cribbs. Great-grandchildren: Tristan, Kinnsley, James,Nora, Ollie, Bennett and Charlotte; Nieces, Nephew, cousins and many adopted sons, daughters and grandchildren. 

 Services to celebrate Sandra’s life will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Archer-Milton Funeral Home. A visitation will begin at 9:00am followed by a funeral service at 10:00am. Sandra will be laid to rest next to her husband immediately following the service at Swift Creek/Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pastor Emery Eunice to officiate. 

The staff of Archer-Milton Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the Bennett family. 386-496-2008 www.archerfuneralhome.com