Willie Lou King

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Ms. Willie Lou King, age 86 of Carnesville, Georgia who entered rest Thursday, September 22, 2022.  Mrs. King was born in Hoschton, Georgia a daughter of the late Tandy Key Martin and the late Mary Hazel Knott Martin, was of the Baptist Faith, and was retired from the Walmart Corporation. In addition to her parents, Ms. King is preceded by two sons, Michael Benefield and Billy Benefield.  Brothers, C.T., Bobby, and Benson Martin and Lamar Cumming.  Sisters, Hazel Cumming, and Ann Martin.

Survivors include children, Alice Middlebrooks of Auburn, Terry Benefield (Vickie) of Carnesville, David Benefield of Carnesville, Linda Mayfield (Larry) of Pendergrass, Yvonne Crist of Auburn, Thomas Benefield of Pendergrass, Randolph Benefield of Carnesville, Michelle Arthur of Winder, and Dana Gloss of Carnesville.  Fifteen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 25, 2022 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Reverend Bo Whisnant, and Reverend Wes King officiating with burial to follow in the Cave Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.  Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Johnathan Mayfield, Kyle Booth, Keith Hill, Aaron Wilson, Noah Wilson, and Jacob Fryery.  The family will receive friends 5:00- 8:00 P.M. Saturday, September 24 at Evans Funeral Home.