Freida Lucile Teeguarden Bennett, age 84, formerly of Connersville, passed away on July 4, 2022, in Cape Coral, Florida.  She was born in Connersville, IN on June 19, 1938, the daughter of the late Robert and Arzella Hammer Teeguarden.

Freida was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother that enjoyed decorating for the holidays and spoiling her pets.  Above all she loved spending time with her family.

She will be thought of often by her son, Michael Smith and daughter, Debra Smith.  Her memories will be forever cherished by her four grandchildren, Andrew Smith, Stacy Prates, Jeremy Sorto and Daniel Sorto; five great grandchildren, Adrianna Sorto, Hannah Prates, Noah Prates, Kaleb Prates, Eli Prates and Madison Smith; sister, Martha Teeguarden; brothers, Larry Teeguarden and Garry Teeguarden; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Bennett; brothers, Robert, Jack and Phillip Teeguarden; sisters, Patty and Sally Teeguarden; and a great grandchild, Makayla Smith.

Funeral services will be conducted at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W 8th Street, Connersville on Saturday July 18, 2022, at 1:00 pm by Reverend Robert E. Lee.  Family and friends may gather from 11:00 am until the time of the service.  Burial will follow at Dale Cemetery.