Minnie Juanita Benfield Townsend, age 61, of Newton, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at home surrounded by family. She was born on Saturday, May 6, 1961 to Alice Rudisill Benfield and the late Charles Benfield.
In addition to her father, Juanita was preceded in death by brothers, Lawrence Benfield and Charles Benfield; sister, Kay Benfield; and grandchild, Wyatt Watkins.
Juanita was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who always put the needs of her family first. Her faith in the Lord was unwavering even during challenging times. She continues to be an inspiration to her family and will be greatly missed.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 43 years, Jack Townsend Jr; daughters, Tessa Marie Townsend (Keith Watkins), Tara Nicole Townsend Walters, Tonia Townsend McIntosh (Joe); brothers, Lester Benfield, Carol Benfield, Dwight Benfield; sister, Joan Clark; and five grandchildren, Stephen Young, Blake Young, Shane Young, Olivia Watkins, Jonah McIntosh.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 10 from 12pm-12:45pm at Eastside Baptist Church, 725 E 11th St, Newton, NC 28658.
A Celebration of Life service will follow at 1pm with Pastor Don Sigmon officiating. Burial will be held at Eastview Cemetery after the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton, NC 28658.
The Townsend family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover, NC.
