She was a native of Westlake and a resident of Chamblee, GA. She was a 1976 graduate of Westlake High School and attended McNeese State University for 3 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Atlanta, GA, long time Angel Donor of Atlanta, member of the track club and did volunteer work for the AT& T Golf Classic, College Football National Championship, Chic-Fil-A Peach Bowl among many others. She loved traveling, cooking, reading and meeting new friends.
Vanessa is survived by her son, Charles Bennett of Chamblee, GA; brother, Ronald "Check" Bennett of Westlake, LA; sister, Mona Bennett of Chamblee, GA; three nephews and one niece.
She was preceded in death by her parents Louis Dervis and Eula Bennett; and brother, Stanley Bennett.
Visitation will begin at 10am, Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the Merrick/ Mt.Nebo/ St. Paul CME Chapel, 1115 N. Simmons St. Lake Charles, LA 70601. Funeral Service will follow at 11am. Burial will be at Perkins Cemetery in Westlake, LA
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.JEHixson.com for the Bennett family.
