She was born August 18, 1920 in Lake County, TN., to the late William and Aubrey Gaddie Scheland.
Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, James and Mirtha Benson of Richardson, TX.; one daughter and son-in-law, Melvona and Ralph Sexton of Sikeston, MO.; one sister, Vivian Bynum of Granite City, IL.; ten grandchildren, and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Edward Benson and her late husband Melvin Lackey; two sons, Russell Benson and William Benson; one daughter, Francis Martin; two brothers, Dee Scheland and Dewey Scheland; two sisters, Adell Anderson and Geneva Philpot .
A graveside service will be held Thursday May 14, 2020 at Dogwood Cemetery in Dogwood, MO at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Frank Worthington,officiating.
On line condolences may be sent to www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com
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