Edith Jerree (Laswell) Bennett, 95, of Collinsville, IL, born December 9, 1924, in Kingsport, TN to the late William and Lorena (nee Poore) Dykes, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020.

Edith worked as a beautician for over thirty years and she was a devout member of Meadow Heights Baptist Church, Collinsville, IL and Second Baptist Church in Granite City, IL.

In addition to her parents, Edith is preceded in death by her daughter, Lynda Laswell, husband, Eddie Laswell; husband, Charles Bennett; sisters, Eunice Bell and Therese Snyder.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Janice (Kenneth) Cox of Edwardsville, IL; Phillip (Evelyn) Laswell of Holiday Shores, IL; Deborah Laswell of Chesterfield, MO; Daniel Laswell of Granite City, IL; 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, as well as many friends and distant relatives.

Visitation: Friends may gather with the family Tuesday, March 17, 2020, from 10 to 11 am at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.

Service: The funeral service will be held at 11 am, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Herr Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Wright officiating.

Burial: Edith will be laid to rest at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Glen Carbon, IL, immediately following the service.