Ellen Joan Harris Bennett, 92, of Martinsville, IL passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at her home. A private graveside service honoring her life will take place at Bellair Cemetery, Bellair, IL. Joan was born on December 5, 1927 in Martinsville, Illinois the daughter of Virgil and Madge (Baird) Arney. She married Kermit Q. Harris on December 24, 1946. They shared 35 years of marriage prior to his death on June 17, 1981. She later married Lowell Bennett in September of 1984 and he preceded her in death as well. Joan is survived by her children, Gary Harris and wife Greta of Macomb, IL, Wendy Cooley and husband Steve of Martinsville, IL, Mark Harris and wife Lisa of Martinsville, IL and Melissa Price and husband Jeff of Mattoon, IL; step-son, Scott Bennett and wife Cheryl of Martinsville, IL; grandchildren, Brett and Brandi Harris, Bart and Lacey Harris, Brittany and Billy Fraley, Jared and Jennifer Harris, Molly and Craig Loschen, Mitch and Laura Harris, Nici and Todd Evers, Jordan and Mallory Simonton, Maggie and Adam Markwell, Carter Price, Cullen Price, Blair and Andy Bailey, Bryan and Kourtney Bennett and 17 great grandchildren. Joan was a selfless and kindhearted wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor. She loved her family and treasured the moments they spent together. She will be dearly missed by all those lives she touched. The family would especially like to thank the staff of Lincolnland Hospice of Sarah Bush Lincoln for their constant and attentive care. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.