With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Sadie Ruth Bennett, 86, of St. Stephen, SC, who passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at her residence.

Life Reflections

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give me at that day and not to me only, but unto them also that love his appearing.         ~2 Timothy 4:7-8~

Sadie Ruth Clark Bennett, was born June 3, 1937, in Saint Stephen, South Carolina, to the late Inetha and Robert Clark. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, she answered the Master's call at her residence in Saint Stephen, South Carolina.

Sadie Ruth Bennett was educated in the Berkeley County School System. She was also an Eastern Star. Later on in her life, she met the love of her life, Henry L. Bennett, Jr. and they began to date and was united in Holy Matrimony June 13, 1954, spending 66 years together with the love of her life, and she began to serve the Lord and received the Holy Ghost. Sadie did what the Lord wanted her to do under the leadership of Bishop Henry L. Bennett, Jr. at White Chapel Holiness Church, St. Stephen, SC, where she served for many years. As time progressed in her life, she along with her husband relocated to Russellville, SC to Cannan House of Prayer under the leadership of her husband, Bishop Henry L. Bennett, Jr., where she served for over 30 years. She loved the Lord, she loved to sing, "Jesus, Power Lord" and loved to cook and feed the world. She loved to beat her tambourine. Sadie loved to dress with her hats. In 2023, she attended St. Mary Church under the leadership of Elder Sandy Wilson.

Sadie Ruth Bennett was employed at Harlem Creek in St. Stephen, SC and Reliable Elect in St. Stephen, SC. Sadie Bennett was a sweet, kindhearted, spirited woman of God. She would tell you the truth.

Preceding her in death: her husband, Bishop Henry L. Bennett, Jr.; her parents, Inetha and Robert Clark and all her siblings.

She leaves to cherish her memories: two daughters, Audrey Smith of Orlando, FL and Verna and Damon Kelly of St. Stephen, SC; three sons, Willie H. Bennett of the home, St. Stephen, SC, Deacon Harry and Evangelist Sandra Bennett of St. Stephen, SC and Elder Alonza and Frances Bennett of St. Stephen, SC; seven grandchildren, two was raised in the home, Sanarada and Keith Lampkin and Antonio and Sonya Waters of St. Stephen, SC, Arda and Kaira Waters of Summerville, SC, Chris and Lily Brimmage of North Carolina, Laikkia Capers of Goose Creek, SC and Tryim and Sabrina Bennett of St. Stephen, SC; two great grandchildren; one son-in-law; two daughters-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 722 Campbellridge Lane, St. Stephen, SC.