Mary Helen Bennett, 97, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 29, 2025 at Peak Resources in Cherryville, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late James and Minnie Lee Jones Bennett and was preceded in death by her husband Wintford Russell and 9 brothers and sisters. She was a charter member of Eastside Baptist Church. Mary Helen was an avid sports fan and especially loved UNC Tarheels basketball. She enjoyed visiting the beach and living there for some time following her retirement from Thornwell Home in Clinton South Carolina after 23 years of service. Mary Helen always had a beautiful smile on her face and adored her family more than anything else in her life. She always recounted the special memories of her time with her Thornwell House family. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Brandi, Bridgett, and Michelle at Peak Resources for their love and special care.

SURVIVORS: Children: Dale Russell (Diane), Tonya Russell Hall (Chip), and Elaine Russell Grigg (Alfred)
Grandchildren: Russell Bumgardner, Tracy Russell Smith, Ryan Hall and Josh Hall
Great Grandchildren: Aidan Bumgardner, Bella Bumgardner, Caden Smith, Carsen Smith, Bentley Hall, and Raelynn Hall

FUNERAL SERVICE: Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Reverend Dr. John Sloan officiating

VISITATION: The family will speak with friends immediately following the service in the parlor of Harris Funeral Home

INTERMENT: The family will hold a private graveside service at Mountain Rest Cemetery

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peak Resources - Cherryville, Activity Fund at 7615 Dallas Cherryville Hwy., Cherryville, NC 28021

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA