Mrs. Debra Bennett, age 69, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on March 4, 2026 at her home.  She was born in Adel on September 21, 1956 and was the daughter of the late Clarence Thornton "C.T." Hutchinson, Sr. and the late Julia Vandiver Hutchinson.  Mrs. Bennett was a member of Faith Ministries in Nashville, Georgia.  She was a lifelong resident of Cook County and was retired from Behavioral Health Services.

Mrs. Bennett is survived by her husband of 53 years, James "J.G." Bennett of Adel; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Chad and Kathy Bennett of Valdosta, Georgia, and Steven Bennett of Adel; a grandson, Brandon Bennett (Jenna) of Johns Creek, Georgia; a granddaughter, Brooke Bennett (Josh Lehman) of Valdosta; a special great-nephew, Miller Bennett of Adel; two sisters: Linda Hutchinson and Elizabeth Johnson, both of Adel; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by four sisters: Margaret Davis, Sue Spires, Jackie Stone and Judy Hutchinson; and two brothers: Clarence Hutchinson, Jr. and Gene Hutchinson.

The funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home (1804 S. Hutchinson Ave. in Adel) with Rev. Phillip Simmons and Rev. Caleb Hardeman officiating.  Visitation will take place at the funeral home beginning at 3:00 PM prior to the funeral service.  Interment will take place at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery immediately following the funeral.  Faye Tucker will play piano and Rev. Caleb Hardeman will sing "I Wouldn't Take Nothin' For My Journey" and "What a Day That Will Be" at the service.  Gabe Hardeman, Grady Hardeman, Derrick Glausier, B.J. McKinnon, Tommy Hester, Kal Simmons and Ray Greeson will serve as pallbearers.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com .  Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Bennett family