Ruth Jane Benfield

Ruth Jane Benfield, age 80, of Elk Park, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville, NC. She was born on May 24, 1943 in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Robert Jefferson February and the late Ona Lee February. Ruth was a member of the Elk Mountain Baptist Church. She retired from Baxter Healthcare after many years. She loved to sew, especially quilts, visiting yard sales and thrift stores, spending time with her husband and her family. She was preceded in death by her Father, Robert Jefferson February; Mother, Ona Jane February; Son, Jerry Wayne Benfield, Sr.; Brother, Roger February; Sister, Lois Harmon. Ruth leaves behind to cherish her memory husband of 63 years, Hue James Benfield of the home; daughter, Karen McMahan of Bakersville, NC; three sons, James (Angelia) Benfield of Burnsville, NC, Johnny Dale (Pamela) Benfield of Newland, NC, Ron Benfield of Newland, NC; daughter in law, Kathy Benfield of Newland, NC; three sisters, Rosalie (Hayden) Vance of Newland, NC, Pat Vance of Newland, NC, Wanda Cannon of Lenoir, NC; eleven grandchildren, Kenny, Lisa (Cleve), Lily (Cody), Anna (Devin), Tiffany, Cody, James, Christy (JR), Dora, Nicole (George), Little Jerry ; nineteen great grandchildren, Isaiah, Andy, Peyton, Daisy, Christany, Kendra, Aubree, Dannie, Timothy, Remileah, RuthAnn, Austin, Reed, Memphis, James, Noah, Maci, Diane, Harper. Services for Ruth Jane Benfield will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024 beginning at 3:00 pm from the Elk Mountain Baptist Church with Pastor Fred Hoilman officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 pm on Sunday at the church. Interment will be in the Elk Mountain Cemetery. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the nurses and staff at Cannon Memorial Hospital. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Benfield family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Ruth and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121Read Obituary