Mona Marie Bennett, 94, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on October 9, 2026. Born April 28, 1932, in Cortez, Florida; the daughter of John and Vera Fulford. Mona carried with her a lasting affection for her hometown of Cortez and often shared those memories with her family.
Mona was married to Mathew Elwood Bennett. Throughout her life, she found steady joy in the simple, enduring gifts of companionship and routine—spending time with family and friends, enjoying music, and keeping up with current events by watching CNN. In her younger days, she delighted in square dancing, and in later years she continued to find peace and interest in birdwatching.
Faith and fellowship were important parts of Mona’s life. She welcomed others with quiet generosity, often hosting dinners for her church family and making people feel included and cared for. She also treasured the constancy of family connection, marked especially by her daily 7:00 p.m. conversations with her sister—an unwavering rhythm of love and presence.
Mona is survived by: her sister, Shirley Moore; her daughter, Shellie (Ricky) Sutton; granddaughter, Kristie (Kenny) Burns, Jr.; great grandson, Ryatt Kade Burns; nieces, Nina (Bill) Anders, Michelle (Greg) Roberts, Vickie Jo (David) Steele, Patti Cox, and Becky Street.
A graveside service will be held at Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Road, Columbus, GA, on October 14, 2026, at 11:00 am.
