Myla Bennett

Myla Guard Bennett, 92, of Watkinsville died on Nov. 10, 2026. She is the daughter of the late Sidney Guard and the late Myla Koetter Guard and grew up in Fayetteville, Ark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Dale Bennett.

Mrs. Bennett is survived by daughter Carol Bennett Hubbard (Keith), grandson Harrison Bennett (Eva), daughter Karen Bennett Hill (Scott), granddaughter Katherine Hill, granddaughter Erin Windham-Hill (Mattie) and great-grandson Sonnet Windham-Hill.

Mrs. Bennett taught middle school, primarily social studies and music, in Oconee County for more than 40 years. She graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor's degree in music education and master's degree in elementary education. She had a strong alto voice and loved to sing, and for decades played piano in area churches. She was a member of Briarwood Baptist Church in Watkinsville.

Her funeral will be held on Friday, Nov. 13, at Briarwood Baptist Church at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. that same morning in the lodge at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to the Designated Building Fund, Briarwood Baptist Church, 1900 Robinhood Rd., Watkinsville, GA, 30677.

Lord and Stephens, West is in charge of arrangements.