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Martha and Clyde Benfield Obituary
She is survived by two children: Karen Elaine Benfield of Mount Holly, NC and Son Mark William and Wife Wendolyn Denise Benfield of Gastonia, NC. Terri leaves behind her devoted sisters: Janice Finney, Sue Rash, and Brother James Michael Crisp.
She is also survived by four grandchildren: Brennan Taylor, Morgan Britney, Kyler William and Colden Tanner Benfield.
She was preceded in death by Phillip Scott Benfield and Kenneth William Benfield.
She was daughter of Nell Beatrice Crisp, and the late Polk Junior Crisp of Mount Holly.
She was a faithful woman of God, member of Community Pentecostal Church, and a loving mother devoted to her children and grandchildren. She lived for her grandchildren, her grandchil-dren were her life.
Clyde William Benfield of Mt. Holly, NC born March 20, 1944 in Gaston County, died at home on Wednesday January 22, 2014. He is survived by two children: Karen Elaine Benfield of Mount Holly, NC and son Mark William Benfield and wife Wendolyn Denise Benfield of Gastonia, NC, Clyde leaves behind his devoted sister: Libby Chaney, Brother Vinson Benfield. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Brennan Taylor, Morgan Britney, Kyler William and Colden Tanner Benfield
He was preceded in death by son John Benfield, wife Grace Benfield of Stanley, NC and brother John Jr. Benfield, and Phillip Scott Benfield, Kenneth William Benfield.
He was a proud Father and grandfather, Clyde was an avid sportsman who retired from American Efird and was a United States Navy Veteran.
A service to celebrate the life of Mr. and Mrs. Benfield will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at the Community Pentecostal Center in Stanley with the Revs. Eddie McGinnis and Michael Crisp officiating.
Burial will be at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org.
Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly is serving the family.
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Sandy Rushing
January 19, 2021
Missing your sweet smile and friendship, forever in our hearts
Sandy Rushing
January 20, 2020
Precious lady, miss her sweet smile, gone but not forgotten, always in our heart.
January 31, 2014
we are so sorry about the loss of your parents .we really did not know your mother but we worked with your daddy at A&E in MT.HOLLY .he was one of the nicest and kindness man I have ever know .so soft spoken .praying for your family.
JIMMY AND CAROLYN OWEN
MT.HOLLY.N.C.
Libby Jenkins
January 27, 2014
Mark & Wendy, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm praying for you & your family during this time of sorrow.
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Tim Mccarn
January 27, 2014
Your mom was a great blessing to helping start "Harvest Time" now Core Church. She was a blessing to pastor and see how dedicated she was in bringing her grandchildren to church with her. She will be missed. Jocelyn and I are praying for your family and for the healing of your hearts.
Pastor Tim McCarn
KIM&DON STEPHENS
January 27, 2014
MARK AND KAREN YOUR SWEET DAD AND MOM WILL TRULY BE MISSED, BY ALL THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. WE LOVED THEM SO MUCH. PRAYERS SO YOU ALL CAN GET THOUGH THIS TIME OF GRIEF . GODS BLESSING ON YOUR FAMILY
Jimmy and Cathy Foxx
January 26, 2014
To the Benfield family,Our thoughts and prayers are our Heavenly father with wrap his loving hands arounds each and everyone of you during this difficult time. Things happen in our lifetime for a reason. We may not know why but the Lord does. I worked with Terri in home health. She was a wonderful and loving person. Children, spouses, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, I know you have fond memories of Terri and Clyde. Cherish them always until to get to see them in their Heavenly home.
Cheri Love
January 26, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tim, Cheri & Youthan Love
Frances McGinns Wise
January 25, 2014
I know that you are in a better place, but that does not make it feel better for the family and friends that was left behind!!! So many good memories as we were growing up. May God Be With The Family and Give Them Guidence and Peace as They Have To Say Good By!!! You Will Be Missed!!! Love You Terry "~"
January 25, 2014
So sorry to hear of the loss of your parents, we will be praying for the family in the coming days ..Mike and Trish
January 25, 2014
May God give you peace through your sorrow I loved them both and my heart is so heavy for your entire family.I will keep you in my prayers. Kathy Baxter Belmont, NC
January 25, 2014
To all the Benfield Family, My Heart breaks for you. Clyde and Terri were such wonderful people I thought so very much of both of them. May God give you the comfort to face the difficult days ahead. Prayers are with you
Ann Adams-Scott
January 25, 2014
Karen, Mark & family, My heart is broken for you. You will all be in my prayers. I will miss that precious Terri but I know she is praising Jesus with my very best friend, Buzzy. Love you and your entire family.
Gina Wellman +family
January 25, 2014
Mark, Wendy and children I am so sorry We are praying for you.
Amanda Van Dyke
January 25, 2014
What a beautiful woman of God. Your witty and hilarious personality will surely be missed. You have a wonderful family and many, many friends that you leave behind.
My thoughts and prayers are with them all. God bless you...
Ben Ward
January 25, 2014
I am so sorry for your lost I worked with Nell at A&E in the lab she was truly a GOD filled Lady she love talking about her GOD and her family i loved to just Listen to her talk about JESUS.SHE WAS A true Blessing to me I know that she and Terri are together again walking the streets of GOLD.MY prayer are with her family
Jessica Brock
January 25, 2014
Brenan and Morgan sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. I lost my Paw Paw. And its hard. love and prayers to your entire family.
Jessica Brock
January 25, 2014
Brenan and Morgan sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. I lost my Paw Paw. And its hard. love and prayers to your entire family.
Andrew Oblinger
January 25, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
kelly S. Hutchins
January 25, 2014
Karen im so sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers
Sandy Rushing
January 25, 2014
Going to miss you and your beautiful smile, you were so precious and a loving and caring woman of God! Love you Terri!!!!
January 25, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I knew Terri growing up and even at football games and basketball games, when I would see her she always had a smile and love for everyone. Prayers for your family.
Linda Heath Stamps
Tom & Karen Watts
January 25, 2014
Mark & Wendy, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God be with you.
January 25, 2014
Mark and Wendy, we are so sorry for the loss of your loved ones. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you.
Tom & Karen Watts
Sandi Sanders
January 25, 2014
I sure am going to miss Mrs. Terri. She was an amazing person and an awesome friend. I will see you again. I love you forever!
paula Jarrett
January 25, 2014
Wendy Mark and family. So so sad to here of your loss. Thinking of your family every minute of the day.
Jason Wilson
January 25, 2014
Mark, I am so very sorry. You and your family have been in our prayers. It is truly a tragedy
Lisa Starnes
January 25, 2014
Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that you are loved and you have my deepest sympathies.
Karen & Jim Wilson
January 25, 2014
We are so sorry for this horrible tragedy and loss for your family.
shirley Holland rainwater
January 24, 2014
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