Ellen Burton Benward
Jun 3, 2018Ellen Burton Benward will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 28, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Bro. Rodney Duckett officiating. Interment will follow at Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home Sunday, May 27, from 2-5 p.m. and Monday, May 28, after 10 a.m. at Ligon & Bobo.Mrs. Benward, 80, of Lebanon, passed away at her home May 23, 2018.Born Nov. 10, 1937, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Lemuel and Mandy Minear Burton. She was the owner and president of New South Contractors Inc., Lebanon. She was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and the Wilson County Home Demonstration Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Edward N. “Ed” Benward; and three brothers, Paul, Ralph and Jeff Burton.She is survived by son, E. Kelly (Kelvey) Benward; daughter, Donna (Dale) Turner; granddaughters, Drew Benward and Jade Benward; grandson, Daniel Upchurch; two sisters, Pauline Kirby and Betty Tinch; and brother, Fred Burton.Pallbearers will be Terry Burton, Bobby Capers, Jay Beier, Daniel Upchurch, Dale Turner, and Fred Burton.Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home of Lebanon is in charge of arrangements, 615-444-2142. www.ligonbobo.com ...
