Dorothy Bennett Kessler

She was born in Screven County, Ga., to Elijah Hanson Bennett and Maxie Hodges Bennett. She lived in Savannah for most of her life and was an active member of Calvary Baptist Temple and the Gideon’s International Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Earl Kessler; a son, Ronald Kessler; brother E. H. Bennett, Jr., and sister Berniece Eason.

She is survived by a son and daughter in law, Kenneth V. Kessler and Glenda Kessler, of Kingsland, GA., and a daughter and son in law, Joy E. and Rev. Danny Barton, of Ellijay, GA; seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Visitation: 1 – 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel.

Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Hubert C. Baker Chapel, with Rev. Danny Barton, officiating.

Interment will follow in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.

Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Gideon’s International, PO Box 1262, Kingsland, GA 31548.

Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel

Savannah, Ga 31406

912-927-1999

www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net