In Memory

Jane Benfield (King)

Jane Benfield (King)

Obituary for Jane Benfield King

GASTONIA 

We celebrate the life of Jane Benfield King (76) who was called peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Jane, a native of Gastonia, was a devoted wife, loving mother and faithful Christian. Jane graduated from Ashley High School in 1960 and worked for Wallace Computer Services for 39 years advancing to become plant accountant. She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Gastonia, North Carolina where she dedicated much of her time. She volunteered as church treasurer for many years, taught Sunday school, led the “Young at Hearts” and sang in the choir. Jane deeply loved her church family. Jane was the daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson Benfield and Vergie Pruett Benfield. Survivors include: her husband of 58 years, James H. King of Gastonia; son Bryan King and daughter-in-law Tori King of Charlotte; brother Woodrow W. “Jake” Benfield and wife Donnie of Gastonia; Sister-in-law, Janice Goble and husband Ronnie of Kings Mountain, and granddaughter Caroline Elizabeth King. In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her son John Martin “Marty” King and her brother, John Wesley Benfield.

Funeral service for Mrs. King will be held Saturday November 3, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Josh Glandon. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30-1:45 pm in the church sanctuary. Interment will be in Olney Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 3001 S. York Rd. Gastonia, NC 28052.



 
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12/02/18 11:27 AM #1    

Jackay Stowe-McDaniel

so sorry for the lose of our classmate,


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