Ludie Mae Benton

Ludie Mae Benton, 92 of 108 Seaboard Street Rockingham died Friday January 3, 2014 at her home. Born November 15, 1921 in Conway, SC. She was a daughter of the late Pink and Annie Brewer Todd. She was a Spinner with Springs Mills in Laurel Hill. She enjoyed sewing and fishing and was a devoted longtime member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband John Lanie Benton. A service to celebrate her life will be conducted 1:00 pm Tuesday January 7, 2014 at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Wayne Tuttle and Rev. Don Kivett will officiate. Burial will follow in Richmond County Memorial Park. She is survived by her sons; Robert L. Benton, James O. Benton and John Larry Benton all of Rockingham, a daughter, Jeanette McKenzie of Rockingham, two daughter in laws, Judith Benton and Janice Benton both of Rockingham, and son in law, Larry McKenzie of Rockingham, brothers; William “Bill” Todd of Shalotte, NC and Harris Todd of Longs, SC. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 30 great great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00- 8:00 pm. at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham and other times at the home.