Pearl W. Benfield, 91, of Aberdeen, died Friday, June 1, 2012, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst with her family by her side.
A graveside funeral service will be held Monday, June 4, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Southern Pines with the Rev. Robert Sims officiating.
She was born on September 28, 1920, in Beartese, Va., to the late Marion Francis Williams and Anna Mae Leonard Williams. She was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. Her family will forever cherish the memories of the love she gave to them.
She is survived by four daughters, Alice Coe, of Aberdeen, Mildred Thomas and husband, Lonnie, of Southern Pines, Linda Northcutt and husband Larry, of Robbins, and Patricia Short and husband, Lee, of Carthage; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends today (Sunday, June 3, 2012) from 3 to 5 p.m. at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines.
Memorial contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 E. 56th St., 8th Floor, New York, New York, 10022.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines is serving the family.