Barbara Sullivan Bennett, 93, of Grace Ridge, Morganton, NC, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Born in Birmingham, AL on February 13, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Lorene Sullivan.
Barbara grew up in Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA, and Decatur, AL. After graduating from Decatur High School, she attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her business was interior decorating. Following her retirement, she enjoyed volunteering at CMC Pineville Hospital for 12 years. Along with her husband, Barbara enjoyed travelling throughout all the states and Canada. They also took trips to Europe. After her husband passed away, Barbara moved to Flat Rock, NC in 2016 and Grace Ridge, Morganton in 2020.
Barbara is survived by her sons, John Thrower (Becky) and Walter Thrower (Lori); step-children, Linda Bennett, Nancy Bennett, and Dale Bennett (Gail); twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Joan Sullivan; and five nieces.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Abbot Scott Bennett, Jr.; daughters, Shelia McClain and Victoria Folker; and two brothers, Gary and Steve Sullivan.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Barbara was my sister-n-law for 58 years. We had grown close over the last 25 years after not much contact during our earlier years of marriage. She was a good Aunt to my two daughters Kristi & Julie. She will be missed by all of us, but fun memories remain. Joan Sullivan
Barbara was my neighbor at the Orchards the five years living next door to her. She helped me find my dog and her named Mercedes after my other dog had passed. We went out to breakfast frequently. I kept in touch with her after I moved from the Orchards. She loved her roses. She will be missed as a grand lady.
Aama was a wonderful grandmother. She treated me as if I was her own grandchild my entire life. She included me and my two daughters. We knew she truly loved us. I am so happy she lived such a long and successful life. I will never forget all of the holiday visits I had as a child. She worked so hard to make sure everyone had a magical Christmas. She will be in my heart forever.
