Patricia “Pat” Etiolia Dantzler was born on May 26, 1938, to the union of Fred and Louise Dantzler in Spartanburg, SC. At the age of 17, she moved to her new home of San Diego, CA, where she attended and graduated from San Diego High School followed by a vocational training school. In 1955, Pat joined in matrimony to Billie Alvin Bennett, who passed in 1984. This union blessed Patricia with two sons, Ron Bennett and Richard Bennett.
In 1960, Pat began her 27-year career at National Cash Register Company, where she built computer chips for electronic devices. Patricia also had natural talent. She was a well-known singer in San Diego in her youthful days. Her true nature shined brightly in her family, community, and her church. She attended University Avenue Baptist Church loyally and served faithfully in her church for over 15 years as Deaconess and Greeter. Pat’s warm smile, gentle spirit, and love greeted members and visitors every Sunday morning. She never left her post at the front door and her reserved seat on the second pew.
Pat departed from this life peacefully Thursday, September 26, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born into a large family of seven sisters and two brothers, her sense of family love was a beacon of light.
She leaves behind her warmth and love to her surviving family members; her oldest sister Eula Marshall, two sons; Ron Bennett and Richard Bennett (wife, Karen Bennett),
Lorena Ball, 21 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; LaRon Bennett, Eugenie Bennett, Regina Bennett, Richard Bennett Jr., Jessica Anderson, Trina Morgan, and Deon Joyce, a host of nieces and nephews, and so many more.
