COLUMBIA – Beverly Jean Benningfield, age 78 of Columbia, formerly of Magnolia, passed away Friday May 2, 2025, at Summit Manor 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.
Beverly 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 Alana Benningfield; three sisters, Charlotte Hamm, Nora Mae Pryor and Joyce Smith; a lifelong friend, Doris Randols and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. (ET), Saturday, May 10 at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Bro. Paul Patton and Sis. Doris Randols officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Moriah Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. (ET), Friday and after 10 a.m. (ET) Saturday at the funeral home.
