Willie Bending

1926 - 2023

Willie King Butler Bending, 97, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 2, 2023. She was born September 13, 1926 to William and Lonie King Butler. She was born and raised in New Albany and attended W.P. Daniel High School. Mrs. Bending later went on to Mississippi State where she completed two-year business degree. She was a homemaker and gave so much of her time to the community as a Girl Scout Leader, Sunday school teacher, youth fellowship leader, and a member of the Modern Mothers Club of New Albany. She and Mr. Bending did volunteer work with the Meals-on-Wheels program, Salvation Army, and St. Jude, and LeBonheur. She was so loved and well respected by her community, friends, and family. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church.

A celebration of life services will be announced at a late time.

Those left to carry on her memories are her daughter, Martha King Bending of Oxford, MS, one grandson, William Bending III (Molly), and two great-grandchildren, Sarah Bending and Julie Anne Frances Bending, and a host of nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, William Howard Binding Sr. one son William Howard Bending Jr., three sisters and three brothers and several nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Calvary United Methodist or a charity of your choice.

For online condolences please visit www.unitedfuneralservice.com United is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements.