Jearldine B. Little, 64, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on October 19, 2015.
Born in Chesterfield, SC, October 20, 1950, she was the daughter of Rosa Bell Watson Bennett of New Haven and the late Simon Peter Bennett.
Prior to retiring, Ms. Little was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as an Inspector.
She was a member of St. Matthew’s UFWB Church.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by daughters, Sharon Little-Drew (Demetrius) and Deborah McKoy (William Jackson); a brother, William P. Bennett; sisters, Dorothy Little (Jim), Ethel Moore and Nancy Hines (Jimmy); grandchildren, Sherice and Sherri Griffin and Iyanna and Deja Beckford; a step grandson, Demetrius Drew, Jr.; five great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Ms. Little’s life and legacy will be held Monday, October 26, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew’s UFWB Church, 400 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Viewing will be held at the church from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Professional services entrusted to Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Online guestbook available at www.curvinkcouncil.com
