Freddie Mae Bennett

Born on August 16, 1937, in Augusta Georgia to the late Deacon Fred and Mattie Brown, Freddie Mae grew up surrounded by family, faith, and community. She received her early education in the local school system and proudly graduated from Laney Walker High School. Soon after, she met and married the love of her life, Charles Bennett Sr., on June 3, 1954, a union that would blossom into a lifetime of love, dedication, and cherished memories.

Their devoted marriage was blessed with five children: one daughter, Patricia A. Bennett, and four sons—Robert L. Bennett (deceased), Tony Bennett, Charles Bennett Jr., and Frederick D. Bennett.

Over the years, Freddie Mae and her family lived in several states, including Maryland and Washington, D.C., before she eventually returned to her cherished hometown of Augusta, Georgia. No matter where she traveled, Augusta remained the place that held her heart.

Freddie Mae lived a life grounded in compassion, generosity, and service to others. Known for her selflessness and gentle spirit, she was always ready to lend a hand, offer comfort, or provide a warm, welcoming smile. She found joy in caring for others and built lasting connections in every community she touched.

She also embraced life’s joys—bowling, sharing laughter with friends and family, and cheering on her beloved Washington football team. A loyal fan through every season, she supported the franchise from its Redskins era to its current identity, the Washington Commanders.

Freddie Mae had an especially memorable love for food, most notably Maryland blue crabs. She didn’t just enjoy them; she celebrated them. A true East Coast tradition, her crab feasts were legendary. Surrounded by steamed crabs, Old Bay seasoning, melted butter, and good company, she was in her element. With swift hands and seasoned expertise, she perfected the art of cracking and picking crabs, often saying the sweetest meat was “worth the work.” For her, it was never just a meal, it was a joyous event filled with laughter, conversation, and togetherness.

A devoted woman of faith, Freddie Mae was a longtime member of Tremont Temple Missionary Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board. She also was a teacher at Tabernacle Baptist Church Development Center. She served faithfully and formed deep, enduring relationships with her church family, who held a special place in her heart.

Freddie Mae Bennett leaves behind an inspiring legacy of love, strength, devotion, and unwavering faith. She will be forever remembered for the kindness she showed, the lives she enriched, and the light she brought into the world. Her memory will remain a blessing to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her son, Robert L. Bennett; granddaughter, Akira K. Wilson; and her brothers—Robert Brown, Rudolph Brown, Ralph Brown, and Roosevelt Brown.

She is survived by her children: Patricia A. Wilson, Tony Bennett, Charles Bennett Jr., and Frederick D. Bennett; her beloved daughters-in-law, Wendellyn Bennett (wife of Charles Bennett Jr.) and Debra Bennett (wife of the late Robert L. Bennett); and a host of grandchildren, including Hobart Wilson, Dwayne Harris, Louis Harris, Charles D. Bennett, Phillip Bennett, Marcus Bennett, Maurice Bennett, LaToya Washington, Kara Bennett, Michael Bennett, and Nicole Bennett. She is further survived by her sister Juanita Cannady, brother James Brown, numerous nieces such as Gloria (Dennis) Lewis, Kathryn Brown, a sister-in-law Pauline Brown, her dear cousin Debra Williams, nephews, great-grandchildren, extended family, and dear friends Barabara and many others who will forever cherish her memory.

A funeral service will be held on December 17, 2025, at Tremont Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 1363 11th Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901.A visitation will take place the evening before from 5:00-7:00pm at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 2524 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906. Interment will follow the funeral service at Mount Olive Cemetery 3666 Deans Bridge Rd, Hephzibah, GA 30815.