Beverly Jean Benningfield, 78, of Columbia, (formerly of Magnolia) passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia.
She walked a life with Jesus since she was 12 and was a very dedicated Christian, formerly attended Glen Lily Church of God of Prophecy and was a current member of Magnolia Church of God. She loved going to church, teaching Sunday School, singing, reading her Bible, taking care of her cats and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Latch Benningfield; her father, Earl Hawkins; her mother, Mary Randols; and five siblings, Gerri Hall, Evelyn Camron, James Hawkins, Edwin Hawkins and Connie Compton.
She is survived by her son, Richard (Holly) Benningfield; her daughter, Cindy (Delphus) Lee; four grandchildren, Kristy Rhinerson, James Benningfield, Amy (Chris) Hunt and Andrew (Lauren) Benningfield; four great-grandchildren, Myles Froggett, Maddex Benningfield, Skylar Benningfield and Allana Benningfield; three sisters, Charlotte Hamm, Nora Mae Pryor and Joyce Smith; lifelong friend, Doris Randols; and several nieces, nephews & cousins.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Bro. Paul Patton and Sis. Doris Randols officiating and burial in Mt. Moriah Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, May 9, 2025 from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. ET and Saturday after 10:00 a.m. ET at the funeral home.
Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
