Nellie Barrett Bennett

Nellie Pauline Barrett Bennett, 97, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Rev. Tommy Brown and Rev. L.D. Pritchard officiating. Burial will follow at Huldah Baptist Church Cemetery, Asheboro.

Born on September 28, 1928, in Rockingham Co., NC, Nellie was the daughter of the late Walter Lee Barrett and Arlena Simpson Barrett. Nellie graduated form Madison High School, where she played basketball. She retired from Belk in 1990 after many years of service. Nellie was a active member of Huldah Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and helped organize their seniors group. She loved her flowers and was the "World's Greatest Gardener". Most of all, Nellie loved her family and was the "Best Wife, Mother and Grandma Ever".

In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Cicero W. Bennett; brother, Weldon Barrett; and sister, Lois Barrett Gray.

Surviving are her son, Ron Bennett (Sharon) of Asheboro; daughter, Dianne Burrow (Terry) of Asheboro; grandchildren, Angela Leak, Greg R. Bennett (Tyra), Alison Hale (Erik), Katherine Burrow; six great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; special niece, Janice Edwards; and special friend, Pennie Caudill.

'The family will receive friends from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m., Sunday, prior to the service at Ridge Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Huldah Baptist Church, 2039 Frank Road, Asheboro, NC 27205.

The family would like to express their gratitude to staff at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home for the above and beyond care, compassion and respect shown to Nellie during her time there.