Patsy Mae Benefield

Patsy Mae Benefield obituary, Plainview, AR

Patsy Mae Benefield

Patsy Benefield Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cornwell Funeral Home - Danville on Feb. 17, 2026.
Patsy M. Benefield age 82 of Plainview passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 at St. Mary Hospital.

Patsy was born May 4, 1943 in Nola, Arkansas to the late George & Nobie Shores Garrett. She was a member of the Plainview Freewill Baptist Church and she was a retired cook for the Plainview School. She was a member of the Arkansas Food Service Association.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Benefield; parents; sons, Bruce Patterson and Tommy Patterson; daughter, Mary "KK" Patterson; step-son Lynn Patterson; and 3 siblings.

Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Burnett; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry & Freda Garrett; sister, Rita Metcalf; and step-daughter, Denise. Patterson.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardanelle

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