Helen Marie Bennett

Helen Marie Bennett, 80 of Glen St. Mary, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. She was born in Apopka on May 26, 1946, the daughter of Floyd and Estelle (Averett) Baxter. Helen would work for several years as a nursery worker. Ms. Helen loved to go fishing. She enjoyed crosswords and cherished time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a faithful member of Community Full Gospel Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Ann and Blanche; son, Stephen Bennett; and her husband, Allen Bennett.

She leaves behind her children, Angel Bennett of Glen St. Mary, Virgie Webb of Raiford, Bobby Baxter of Kentucky, Stacey Ward of Starke, and Jeffrey Bennett of Providence; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren she loved dearly; brother, David Baxter of Apopka; as well as extended family members.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Community Full Gospel Church with Pastor Tommy Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends at the church at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at North Prong Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the funeral directors and staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home, Macclenny.