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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