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Margaret Bennett Obituary
Mrs. Bennett was born February 6, 1956, in Athens, GA to the late William and Betty Lunsford. She graduated from Clark Central High School in 1974. After graduation she moved to North Augusta, SC where she was employed with the Aiken Standard for 31 years, retiring in 2021. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harry and Ollie Moseman and C.F. and Berta Lunsford.
Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Jim Bennett; daughter, Misty Gail Stephens (Tim); beloved granddaughter, Emma Louise Stephens; siblings, Mary Lunsford Bomgardner (Gus), Kathy Lunsford Tyner (Terry), Laura Lunsford Campbell (Phillip); sisters-in-love, Kay Bland (Bruce) and Kathy Ives. She also leaves six nieces, one nephew, 11 great-nieces and great nephews plus an adorable four-legged child, "Buck".
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Rebecca Barfield
January 22, 2026
From an Aiken Standard co-worker. Sending my condolences to the family. Very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
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Debra Price
January 17, 2026
I´m so very sad to hear this. Sending prayers and condolences to Jim, Missy and family. Margie was a fantastic person and a true friend with a heart of gold! She was a giver in this world, who cherished her family.
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