Marlene A. Bennett, 65, of Newark, passed away on November 26, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on February 15, 1959 to the late Frederick Lamar and Donna Eileen (Riley) Bennett. A memorial service, celebrating Marlene’s life, will be held at the Church of God of Licking County on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Marlene was an active member of the Church of God of Licking County and was also an ordained minister. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Timothy Russell; and many friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Lamar Bennett. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Marlene to the Church of God of Licking County, 2181 Riggs Road NE, Newark, Ohio 43055. Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for Marlene and her family.