Gretna……….Dale Bennett Bullington, age 73 of Gretna, died Thursday, November 15, 2018 at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.

Born July 14, 1945 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Rawley James Bennett, Sr. and Virginia Dalton Bennett. Mrs. Bullington was predeceased by a step-nephew, Justin Harris. She was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church and retired from the Lane Company. She also owned Dabbs Ceramics and was a sales rep for Longaberger Baskets for many years. Mrs. Bullington founded and coordinated the Justin Harris Memorial Benefit for 15 years and was the treasurer for the Gretna Volunteer Fire Department for several years.

She is survived by her husband, Cordell "Bull" Bullington of the residence; a brother, Rawley Bennett, Jr. and his special friend, Connie Rowland of Gretna; two aunts, Marie Saunders of Gladys and Myrtle Bennett of Altavista; a nephew, Rawley "Tripp" Bennett III and his fiancée, Ashley Higgins of Gretna; a step great-niece, Randi Harris of Gretna; and numerous cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Monday, November 19, 2018 at Sycamore Baptist Church by Rev. Gary Phillips. Burial will follow in Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 P.M. Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Gretna Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 615, Gretna, VA 24557 or to the Gretna Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 14, Gretna, VA 24557 in honor of the Justin Harris Memorial Benefit.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .