CENTRALIA — Lori “Annie” Bennett, 51, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2024 in her home.

Annie came into this world on July 4th, 1972, born to parents Gordon Perry Bennett and Peggy Faye (Reuss) Bennett.

When Annie departed for heaven, she left behind her sons: Damian Hill and significant other Nova Kirgan of Centralia and Nicholas Bennett of Centralia; several siblings; numerous nieces and nephews; and three special friends: Cassie Watson, Karen McIntosh, and Kelly Clark.

Annie was kind and gentle soul. She got her certification for being a Certified Nursing Assistant, and she loved her job at St. Mary’s Hospital where she helped care for so many individuals in our community. Annie was so proud of her son Damian for his service in the military as a Marine and for going to college. In her free time, Annie enjoyed expressing her artistic nature as she loved to craft and scrap booking. To those that knew her, they grieve the dear and gifted individual that was Annie. She will be beyond any doubt be missed so ever dearly.

Per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded for Lori “Annie” Bennett and a service will be held at a later date. Any monetary donations made to the family with checks payable to Damian Hill would be greatly appreciated during this difficult time, and they can be accepted at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 N. Sycamore Street in Centralia, IL 62801 1618-532-3523 whom is honored to be of service to Annie’s family. Online condolences can be made to the family by visiting sutherlandfuneralhome.com or visiting the funeral home’s Facebook page.