At the family’s request there will be no visitation or memorial services at this time.
Inez was born June 1, 1935, in Guilford County, NC to the late G. Robert and Thelma Carter Bennett. She attended Greensboro High School. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church where she was also the custodian and was an avid Carolina Tarheels fan.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Covert was preceded in death by her sisters, Irene Bennett Capps, Lucille Bennett Lewis and her brothers, Rev. J. Robert Bennett, Carson L. Bennett, Joe Bennett, Rev. Garland Bennett and George Alton Bennett. She is survived by her husband, John L. Covert; son, Jay Covert; daughters, Sharron W. Rickman, Jo Lynn Covert; grandchildren, Cynthia R. Kirkman, Liam R. Covert, Nicholas Covert, Jack Covert and great grandchildren, Ryan Kirkman, Morgan Kirkman and Ally Kirkman.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Boys Town, PO Box 8000, Boys Town, NE 68010, at the family’s home on Cross Ridge Lane.
Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel is assisting the Covert family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.
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