Born Nov. 5, 1946, in Alexandria, she was a daughter of the late Emory W. Higgins Sr. and Julia Souza Higgins.

Marlene was a member of Faith Mountain Church and was a seamstress at Alvin Dennis and Leggett’s Department Store for many years.

Surviving are her husband, Tommy Lewis Bennington; children, Lora Bennington Sigrist and husband Eric, and Aaron Neil Bennington and wife SJ; brother, Emory W. Higgins Jr.; sister, Carol Nair; and three grandchildren, Marisa Eden Sigrist, Soloman Ash Bennington and Walter Abraham Bennington.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Feb. 4, at Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. William Thomas officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Faith Mountain Church, 270 Valley Pike, Lexington, VA 24450.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory. N-G