Ms. Annie Thrift Bennett

December 10, 1925 - October 2, 2020

Bennett – Annie Thrift Bennett, age 94, of Glen St. Mary, Florida went to her Heavenly Home on October 2, 2020. She was born on December 10, 1925 in Baker County, Florida to the late Dan and Mae Thrift. Annie was a lifelong resident of Baker County and attended Glen and Macclenny High School. She was a cosmetologist with the State of Florida at NEFSH and retired there after 28 years of faithful service. Annie was very involved in the Women’s Club and Ladies Auxiliary. She was there at the beginning of Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital and worked closely with Senator Ed Fraser’s wife and Dr. Watson’s wife. Annie was also a member of the Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church. Annie’s real passion in life was helping and caring for others. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Annie is preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband of 65 years, Fred Bennett. Annie is survived by her two sons, Freddy (Connie) Bennett of Sanderson, FL, and Danny (Connie) Bennett of Glen St. Mary, FL; sister, Ollie Slater; nephew, Steve Slater; 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren. A Celebration of Annie’s Life will be held on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church with Elder David Crawford officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the church and is asking that everyone follow the state and local guidelines concerning Covid19. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063 (904)259-5700. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.