Charlotte Ann Bierbaum Bennett, 68, of Marshall passed away in the Hospice Center of Union Hospital on Sept. 15, 2018 at Terre Haute, IN from complications of COPD, emphysema, lung, liver and bone cancer and a broken vertebra. She was born Oct. 2, 1949 at Paris, IL, the daughter of Jack and Berniece Bierbaum. Charlotte loved people, her children, euchre, cats and occasionally her husband and especially the people of the Zion Church. She was tough as iron and as vulnerable as a kitten. No job too big, no task too small, a woman’s woman. When she died she was greeted by her grandpa Charles Bierbaum and taken by her hand to meet the Lord our God. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Michael and 6 year old grandson, Charles Amos Pine. She is survived by her sisters, Patty (Glen) Haenig of Marshall, Rose (Steve) Manship of Ohio and Shirley (John) Farris of West Union, IL; five children, DeAnna Pine of Marshall, Jennifer (Darren) Gosnell of Paris, John of Maryland, Michele (Jason) Everetts of Marshall and Jay (Amanda) Hollingsworth of Metcalf, IL; husband, Dean “Rusty” Bennett of Marshall; eleven grandchildren, Jackie of Marshall, Oceana of Florida, Justina of Alabama, Bradley of Arizona, Kristie of Mattoon, Kale and Kane of Marshall, Justin of Paris and Johnathon, Austin and Hailey of Metcalf, IL and eleven nieces and nephews. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to her family and sent to Pearce Funeral Home, 314 S. 6th St., Marshall, IL 62441 or give a smile and be kind to someone. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.