Lori Benjamin

Lori Benjamin, age 51, of 580 Josey Avenue, Byromville, died Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her residence.

Lori was born in Savannah, Georgia to Janet Murray Edwards and the late Larry W. Edwards.  She was a corporal with the Crisp County Sheriff's Office where she was a jailer.  Lori was a member of Byromville United Methodist Church and the Byromville Woman's Club.  When she lived in North Carolina, she was a member of Chapter 1 of Rolling Thunder.  Above all else, Lori was a loving mother and grandmother.  She especially enjoyed showing her love through baking and her family and friends will always remember the food she prepared for them.  

Survivors include:
Daughter: Brittany Benjamin (Josh) of Shannon, NC

Son:  Tony "T. J." Benjamin, Jr. of Byromville

Mother:  Janet Edwards of Byromville

Siblings:  
Christina Edwards (Chris) of Lumberton, NC
Larry W. "Bubba" Edwards, II of Byromville

Grandchildren:  Dream Dial and Sharmaine Dial

Niece:  Rosa Brown of Lumberton, NC

Nephew:  Dustin Johnson of Lumberton, NC

Fiancee:  Richard Schenk, Jr. of Huron, OH

She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and her Crisp County Sheriff's Office family.  

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Sunday, March 8 in Byromville United Methodist Church.  Rev. Stacey Hanson, Chaplain Sandra Simmons and Sheriff Billy Hancock will officiate.

The family may be contacted at 580 Josey Avenue, Byromville.

Memorials should be made to the American Cancer Society, 3380 Chastain Meadows Parkway, NW, Suite 200, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

The family would like to thank Sheriff Billy Hancock and the staff of the Crisp County Sheriff's Office for the love and support shown to Lori throughout her career and during her illness.

Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of arrangements.