Christina M. Bennett

Christina Marie Bennett was born to Jeffrey Lee Bennett and Debra Ann (Keith) on January 13, 1985 in Lincoln, Nebraska and passed away May 15, 2026 in Van Nuys, California at the age of 41. She was one of three children in the family. Christina attended elementary school in Eldora, Iowa and Ottumwa, Iowa before the family settled in Geneva in 1993. She graduated from Fillmore Central High School in 2003. She went on to attend Morningside College to play softball her freshman year. Her sophomore year of college, she made the move to LA to attend Columbia College to study film editing. After getting her Bachelor Degree of Arts from Columbia, she worked as an assistant editor and editor for a variety of post-production companies including JUMP Creative, Tiny Hero, CBS, and Pixwell. The highlight of her career was winning an Emmy as an Associate Producer for Best Short Promo for Broadcast while working at CBS. Growing up, Christina enjoyed taking dance classes, playing softball, and watching movies. She started dancing at the young age of 3 and absolutely fell in love with it. She taught dance classes in Geneva for a few years with a fellow dancer and her sister. With her extensive background in dance, she assisted with choreography for the L Street Singers and the Flag Corps in high school. Softball was her favorite sport and she enjoyed many summers on the ball diamond. She had to slide at least once every game just to get enough dirt on her uniform because a clean uniform meant you didn’t have fun. Christina loved movies, especially comedies. She could work in a movie quote to almost any conversation, and it was a big part of her personality. She said every good movie had a choregraphed dance scene, and she would love to point them out no matter how long or short the dance scene was. Christina struggled with Alcohol Addiction for half her life. She restarted her sober journey a handful of times, always coming back stronger than before. At the time of her passing, she was sober for 2 years and had finally felt like she found her purpose in life. She wanted to help as many people as she could, and she touched more lives than she’ll ever know. Christina was preceded in death by grandparents Walter and Margaret Keith, Norris and Linda Bennett, and cousin Jennifer Smith. She is survived by parents Jeff and Deb Bennett of Geneva, Justin (Amy) Bennett of Overland Park, KS, Megan (Robby) Nunns of Geneva; beloved Nieces and Nephews Caroline, William, Macklynn, and Raymond Bennett, Drake and Nora Nunns; Aunts and Uncles Dave (Kim), and Brian Keith of Seattle, WA. Shelley (Jeff) Smith of Pittsburgh, PA. Brenda Rothfus, Chariton, IA; Noranne (Dean) Hildreth of Palmyra, IA; Steve (Marilyn) Hayes of Isle of Palms, SC; Cousins Brandon (RuthAnn) Keith, Andy (Chelsea) Keith, Clara (Jake) Brown, Steven Smith, William (Brittany) Smith, Sandy Cook, Kathy (Charles)Malli, Derek (Nancy) Storm, Nicole (Glen) Kulion, Joey (Laurie) Keller, Jamie (Mackenzie) Keller, Callie (Isaac)Nutt; Special Friend Kevin Roy; cats Lasso and Beard; and many close AA friends. A Celebration of Life for Christina was held on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva, Nebraska. Pastor Galen Rasmussen presided over the Celebration of Life. The recorded selections “I Hope You Dance,” “Unstoppable,” and “Cover Me In Sunshine.” Honorary Pallbearers included Caroline Bennett, William Bennett, Macklynn Bennett, Drake Nunns, Raymond Bennett, and Nora Nunns. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Christina's Celebration of Life was live-streamed to the church's YouTube page. You can find the page at: https://www.youtube.com/@congochurch906

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Christina M. Bennett

January 13, 1985 - May 15, 2026