Liz was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on May 12, 1940. She was the fifth child of six born to the late James and Lillian Suddeth. While at a New Year’s Eve party in Lookout Mountain, Tennesse, she caught the eye of a young Airforce Pilot, Fred Benavente. The moment their eyes met, the two fell in love and married on August 1, 1959.
Fred and Liz lovingly raised three very active boys, Edward†, Dean† and Tim. Liz is survived by her husband Fred, son Tim, Edward’s† wife Laura and their children: Crystal, Stephanie, Charles and James; Dean’s† wife Tina, children: Jesse, David, Lily and numerous great grandchildren who held a very special place in her heart.
A memorial service for Liz will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.