Virginia Ernestine Earnhardt

Virginia “Ernestine” Bennett Earnhardt, 90, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday December 16, 2020 at home after a period of declining health.

Born, January 19, 1930 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Enola Karriker Bennett.

During her working years, Ernestine was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She enjoyed sewing and dancing at Senior Centers.

Ernestine is survived by her daughter, Jane Hoyle and husband Jim of Lincolnton; two sons, Doug and wife Zetta of China Grove and Clay of Kannapolis; four grandchildren, Zachary and Seth Hoyle, Caitlin Brown and Brittany Umburger; three brothers, Wilson, Lewis and James Bennett; a sister, Mildred Whittington; and her favorite canine companion, Toby. Aside from her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harold Eugene Earnhardt, December 1, 1970.

There will be no formal services for Ernestine.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to those who helped care for Ernestine during her illness.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com