Mrs. Earnestine Anderson Mason Bennett was born in Grady Arkansas on December 15, 1940 to the union of Willie Anderson and Nettie Hatten.

Those completing the journey before her include her parents: Willie Anderson and Nettie Hatten; Brothers: Willie D., Freddy, and Henry Anderson; Sisters: Betty Steen (twin) and Rosetta Gaines; and Great-grandson TreShawn Bennett I.

Earnestine and her twin sister, Betty Steen Mason, were raised in Wichita, Kansas by Arthur and Susie Mason.

She has been devoted to Christ since the you age of 8 years old. At the age of16, she was united in wedlock to Lawrence Bennett until his death. Lawrence and Earnestine had 5 stellar children: Annette Marie, Tony Eugene, Geraldine Teresa, Stephanie Kay, and Sherry Ann.

Earnestine was a very hard worker and had a strong work ethic. She worked for University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) and Bergan Mercy. During her tenure at UNO, she achieved Employee of the Year (1988). She was a fighter all her life. At the age of 44, she won the battle against breast cancer. Her favorite activities include: fellowship, worship & missionary work, spending time with her family (especially her many grand and great-grandchildren), traveling and trying new foods (especially fish and greens). She was not just strong in work ethic, but it will and thought. She would have no problem with speaking her mind to anyone.

Earnestine was called home on May 21, 2019. She leaves to mourn and cherish her memory her beloved children: Annette Marie Eubanks (Oscar Eubanks), Tony Eugene Bennett (Kristine Bennett), Geraldine Teresa Woods (Louis Woods), Stephanie Kay Bennett, and Sherry Ann Bonds (Dennis Bonds); Brothers: Percy (Marion) and James Anderson; Niece: Nettie (Edward) Watkins; Grandchildren: LaTasha, Christine, Anthony, Shawnda, Saquinta Brown, Louis Woods, Jr., Charnella Smith, Robert Reynolds, Jr., Terra Reynolds, Yolanda Lee, Terrance Kelly, and Anthony Kelly; Great-Grandchildren: Rodney, Sherry, Ronell, Cherish, Christopher, Kaysha, Kalab Jones, Travis, Seanda Cortez, Keelan, Kylan G., DeOviyon Overstreet, DeShaun Lee, Kaia Lee, Nykesha Reynolds, Keyanna Reynolds, Kayvion Reynolds, Talaysia Reynolds, Janayah Reynolds, Tremarion Bliss-Reynolds, Trevion Fugate, Talashia Kelly, Laron Kelly, Jr., Anthony Kelley, Aaron Kelley; Great-Great-Grandchildren: Jayden Foster, Caimille Miller and Willie Miller, Jr., TreShawn Bennett, II and A’mani Bennett, Kassiem McNeil, Jr., Callie McNeal, Ni’Airah Overstreet. Special family mention of: Nettie Mae Watkins, Pauline Sanders, and Niece: Nerissa Anderson. Special friend mentions: Lorraine Gayden, Emily Rembert, and Annie Felder. Special mention to her closest friend and Homie: Henry Atwater.