Skip to content
Sections
  • Obituaries
  • eEdition
  • Popular Content
  • Submit a Tip
Dispatch Mobile Logo
Share
Subscribe
Login
August 8, 2022
  • QUICK LINKS
  • Obituaries
  • eEdition
  • Popular Content
  • Submit a Tip
  • News
  • Columbus & Lowndes County
  • Starkville & Oktibbeha County
  • West Point & Clay County
  • Area
  • State
  • National
  • Business
  • Sports
  • High School Sports
  • College Sports
  • Local Columns
  • eEdition
  • Opinions
  • Local Columns
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Roses & Thorns
  • Dispatch Editorials
  • Obituaries
  • Lifestyles
  • Columns
  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Transitions & Announcements
  • Community
  • Religion
  • Classifieds
  • Photo Galleries
  • Public Records
  • Building Permits
  • Marriages & Divorces
August 8, 2022
Dispatch Logo

Open eyes, open minds.

Home » Obituaries » Genalice Bennett

Genalice Bennett

Genalice Bennett

July 7, 2009

Genalice Colvin Bennett , 80, died Sunday, July 05, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus MS. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Wednesday, July 08, 2009 11:00 AM at her beloved Christian Home, Fairview Baptist Church with Rev. Mickey Dalrymple officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Mrs. Bennett was born April 19, 1929 in Boise, ID , to the late Cleo Lynville and Nellie Laverna Tratchen Goodman. Gen, as she was fondly known by her many friends, family and patrons, was a well-known cosmetologist in the Columbus area for over 35 years. She owned and operated The Little Duchess Beauty Salon, Colvin’s Academy of Cosmetolgy as well as four other salons from 1955-1976. She opened Gen Colvin’s Beauty Headquarters in 1978, and it was there she worked until her retirement in 1991. She was twice president of the MHCA for the State of MS. She also served as a member of the National Hair Fashion Committee. After retiring she became a Pink Lady for Baptist Memorial and took special delight in styling and donating wigs for patients at the Cancer Center. She remarried M.E. Bennett in the year 2000 in San Jose, CA and lived there until his death in January, 2006. She was also preceded in death by two younger brothers, John and Tom Goodman. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons Preston Ray (Parr) Colvin , his wife Perian and daughter Erin Petty, Caledonia, MS; Timothy Joe (Dodie) Colvin and his daughter Kaylan Marie, Columbus, Ms; Merida Emil (MEC) Colvin, his wife Rebecca and children Brittany and Lance Underwood, Ridgeland, Ms. She is also survived by her “Adopted” sons Rob Bennett and family, Jimmy Bennett and his son Chris, Gary Erickson and his family, Dustin Hunter Colvin, and Bobby Manning, as well as a host of nieces and nephews who loved “Mamma Gen”. She also leaves behind her beloved Havanese puppy “Sweetie”. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Michael , Dr. Doyle Sumrall, Dr. Bart Williams ,Jan Chesser, Bobby Manning ,Melanie Thompson ,Ben Fones, 5th Floor Nurses Station BMH and the Adult Sunday School Class at Fairview Baptist Church.

Share This

Popular

Two Lowndes men charged with child sex crimes

August 6, 2022

Man sentenced to 40 years for Propst Park killing

August 6, 2022

Community rallies around beloved waitress following house fire

August 6, 2022

Golden Triangle Theatre finds new home at old church

August 6, 2022




On This Day 2021

Bulldogs feeling acclimated as fall camp begins

By Theo DeRosa

Featured Podcast

The C Dispatch Podcast

Dispatch

Sections

  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Lifestyles
  • Obituaries

Info

  • About
  • Contact
  • Submit a Tip
  • Terms & Service
  • Popular Content

Contact

Main Switchboard:

(662) 328-2424

Physical Address:

516 Main Street
Columbus, MS 39701

Mailing Address:

PO Box 511
Columbus, MS 39701

cdispatch.com © 2022 – The Commerical Dispatch

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT