Doris Lavern Bennett

With joyous hearts, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Doris Lavern (Snell) Bennett, who, at the age of 98, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on November 8, 2026. Born on April 21, 1928, in Ranger, TX, Doris brought laughter and love to everyone around her throughout her vibrant life.

Doris was a proud daughter of William Hollis and Gracie Pearl (Strickler) Snell and cherished her years spent alongside her beloved husband, L.A. Bennett, in Eastland, TX. A dedicated member of Bethel Baptist Church, her faith and kindness inspired many. She found great delight in tending to her yard and home, continuing to care for them with remarkable vigor well into her 97th year.

Her vibrant personality and sharp sense of humor made her a beacon of joy among family and friends. Doris will be dearly missed by her son, Joe Lynn Bennett, and his wife Shirley of Longview, along with her three grandchildren-Terry Lynn Bennett and wife Leslie, Latricia Rae Rollo and husband Glen, and Fonda Ledger and husband Chris. Doris also leaves behind seven great-grandchildren; Matthew Lopez and Riley, Cameron Anton, Hannah Bennett, Emily Bennett, Briatni West and Ashley West; three great-great-granddaughters, and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom have been touched by her love and warmth.

Funeral services for Doris will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland, with Bro. Chris Justice officiating. A time of visitation will begin one hour prior the funeral service beginning at 10:00 AM, allowing family and friends to gather and share their cherished memories prior to the service. Interment will follow at Eastland City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial contributions be made in her name to the Texas Pythian Children's Home in Weatherford, TX at https://pythianhomes.org/donations or the Alzheimer's Association at https://donate.brightfocus.org