Donella Benham Obituary
Bridgeport ~ Donella Benham, 90, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in Decatur.
Graveside Service is 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 10th, at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Terry Latham to officiate.
Donella was born on November 15, 1935 to A.J. and Annie Mae (Bone) Latham in Russellville, Arkansas. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Benham on April 2, 1955 in Wellington, Kansas. Donella led her family business with unwavering dedication for many years, embodying the spirit of resilience and commitment. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and a friend to many that will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, William “Bill” Benham.
Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Debbie Singleton and her husband Brent of Bridgeport, Karen Harvick and her husband Lynwood, and Brenda Wilkerson and her husband Leon; her brothers, Bobby Latham and Charles Brooks Latham; her grandchildren, Jay Singleton, Kasey Walraven, and Marissa Kay Hughes; her great-grandchildren, Isabella Singleton, Kelsey Singleton, and Jaxon Spratt; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Hawkins Funeral Home Bridgeport
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1909 9th Street, Bridgeport, TX 76426
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