Jacqueline Richardson Bennett, 85, of Lewisburg, WV, died at The Peyton Hospice House, on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Born Aug. 5, 1940, in Marlinton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Jack Richardson and Vivian Musgrave Richardson.
Jackie was a graduate of Lewisburg High School and West Virginia University. She was a retired teacher. She taught Home Economics at West Virginia University, as well as Kanawha and Greenbrier County Schools.
Following her retirement from teaching, she became a realtor for several years. She was an active member of Old Stone Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder as well as the Care Committee. She was a 50+ year member of P.E.O., Chapter O, where she served as President from 1979-80; the Savannah Garden Club; an All Star 4-H member and Leader; member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority; a past member of the City of Lewisburg Planning Commission, and she loved playing in her Tuesday Bridge Club.
Jackie was a creative and gracious hostess to her family and friends as well as a prolific gardener, artist, seamstress, and gourmet cook. Her famous rolls were always treasured by everyone with whom she shared them.
Jackie is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 36 years, R.B. “Sonny” Bennett; her brothers, Thomas E. Richardson and John M. Richardson; and her sister, Marianne R. Brewster.
She is survived by her children, Mary Curran Dotson Rose, Thomas C. Dotson, M.D. (Nicole); Laura Beth Dotson Sheppard (Rich); grandchildren Michael D. Rose (Ashley), Philip T. Dotson, Joseph A. Dotson (Claire), Elizabeth S. Caudle, D.O. (Zach), and Ann E. Sheppard, Esq.; great-grandchild Wesley S. Caudle; brother Charles. J. ”C.J.” Richardson (Debbie Rhodes); sister-in-law Elizabeth F. Richardson; brother-in-law Jerry Laufer; nephews Christopher Brewster and Jack Richardson (Melisa), J.T. Richardson (Mary Ann); nieces Anne G. Brewster (Rob Rayome), Betsy Richardson, and Kate Wright; and several great-nephews and nieces.
A memorial service celebrating Jackie’s life will be held on Wednesday, May 20, at the Old Stone Presbyterian Church at 1 p.m. A reception will be held immediately following the service for the family to receive guests.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Old Stone Presbyterian Church, 644 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV 24901, or the Peyton Hospice House, 1265 Maplewood Ave., Lewisburg, WV 24901.
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements. Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com
