Billie Elizabeth Benson

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Liddie Bell (Billie) Benson, age 91, of Pendergrass, who passed away on Monday, April 13, 2009. Born in Forsyth County on June 2, 1917, she was the daughter of the late, Hall Monroe Benson and the late, Mary Robb Benson. Ms. Benson was preceded in death by all of her immediate family which included 16 brothers, half-brothers, sisters, and half-sisters. Ms. Benson enjoyed playing the piano and singing; and rocking in her rocking chair. She especially loved her dolls and her late sister, Myrtle Benson.

Survivors include her special niece, Martha Ann Cooper of Jefferson; and nieces: Mary Williams of Talmo, Sandra Edwards of Woodstock, and Merita Beatty of Newnan. Nephews: Roy Evans of Pendergrass, Bradford and Jimmy Benson of Jefferson; along with other nieces and nephews out of the local area. Special nurse: Louise Brown of Commerce.

Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Thursday, April 16, 2009 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Rev. Henry Webb officiating. Interment will follow in the Pendergrass Baptist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Benson, Roy Evans, Claude Crowe, Jr., Hansel Williams, Joe McMullan, and David McEver. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bradford Benson, Bruce Elrod, and Mitch Shropshire.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Pendergrass Baptist Church, P.O. Box 146 Pendergrass, GA 30567.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 5 until 8 PM at

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson 706-367-5467.

Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com