Jessica Renee Bennett Risner, 43, of Cranks, formerly of Evarts, departed this life on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the Hazard App. Reg. Hospital following a long illness.  Born September 25, 1982, she was a lifelong resident of Harlan County.  Jessica was a graduate of Evarts High School and enjoyed fishing, traveling and shopping.

She is preceded in death by her father, Jesse Bennett; her grandparents, Anna Lou and Charlie Collett; Helen and Edward Bennett; and her mother-in-law, Vera Riddle.

Survivors include her husband of 24 years, Andrew Johnson Risner of Cranks; her mother, Linda Collett Bennett of London; a son, Gabriel Risner of Cranks; a step-son, Andrew Isaac D. Risner, Jr. and wife, Alexis, of Evarts; a step-brother, Kyle Rigney; three grandchildren, Kayden, Kashton and Kailey Risner; and a host of other family and friends.

Jessica's service will be private.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jessica Bennett Risner.