Benson, NC: Mrs. Vanessa Dudley Hall, age 72, of Beasley Road passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM-8:00PM, Monday, February 9, 2026 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC. Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM-Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Rev. Charles Price will officiate. Burial will follow in the Unity Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Newton Grove, NC.
Mrs. Hall was born on March 3, 1953 in Harnett County, NC to the late Harold C. and Melba Allene Thornton Dudley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Buddy Dudley, her brother-in-law, Dwane Byrd; and her sister-in-law, Sandra Dudley. She retired from Diversified Technologies in Morrisville, NC. Mrs. Hall enjoyed traveling to the mountains and watching her granddaughter, Madison clog. She loved to work in her gardens, feed and watch the birds and squirrels. Mrs. Hall loved spending time with her Jonesboro Baptist Church Family in Dunn.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Elton Hall; daughter, Donna H. Price and husband, William, granddaughter, Madison Price; son, Rev. Timothy Mann and wife, Patty; brother, Tony Dudley; sister, Darlene Byrd and special friend, Glenn Tart; brother, Mickey Dudley and wife, Donna; sister-in-law, Connie Dudley; several nieces and nephews.
The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers, and will also receive friends at other times at the home.
Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC.
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301 W. Main Street, Benson, NC 27504

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