Willa Bennett

Willa Cashwell Bennett, age 84, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Valley Hospice House.

She was born in Cumberland County, North Carolina on April 12, 1942, to the late Grover McFayden Cashwell and Anthy Johnson Cashwell.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Thomas Dwight Bennett. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Sharon Bennett White (Walter), grandson Cameron Bennett White (Jillian) of Springfield, Virginia, granddaughter Cara Alexander White (Joe) of Seven Devils, North Carolina, sister Patricia Cashwell Gore (Bud) of Raleigh, North Carolina, niece Marcelyn Gore and great-nephew Cayleb Miller. In addition, her life was enriched by her 40-year friendship with Deborah Taylor.

Willa worked as a Vice-President of bank lending and retired after 40 years of service at both Southern National Bank and BB&T in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

She loved her Lord and Savior and was faithful in her daily Bible study and prayers. She was an avid reader, a fan of British dramas, traveling, puzzles, ginkgo leaves, decorating for holidays and family gatherings. She loved her family more than anything. Her giving spirit and loving nature will be missed by all.

The family will receive friends from 1 PM to 2 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service prior to the service. A memorial service will follow at 2pm in the chapel. Following the service there will be a private family interment at Lafayette Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Willa’s memory to Haymount United Methodist Church 1700 Fort Bragg Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303 where she had served in the past on the finance committee and the flower ministry.

Services are entrusted to Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service & Crematory.