February 15, 1952 – October 17, 2025
Emma Lee Bennett, 73, passed away on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 15, 1952, in Murphy, N.C., to Starlin Tex Allen and Violet Josephine Radford.
No formal service is planned at this time. Cremation was under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services, Inc. of Sallisaw.
She was married to Fred Bennett for 53 years. He precedes her in death.
She was a homemaker and a member of First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow.
She enjoyed growing houseplants, reading, writing, drawing and animals.
Survivors are a daughter, Amanda J. Bennett of Muldrow; sister, Alice Allen of Vian; brothers, Ronnie Allen of Sallisaw, Steve Allen of Fort Gibson and Keith Allen of Vian; one grandchild; one greatgrandchild; and other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Paul Radford and Marlin Allen; sister, Brenda Allen; and close friend, Anna Megs.
