Emmie Bender Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Emmie Bender of Excel, Alabama, born in Coy, Alabama, who passed away on April 19, 2026, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emmie Bender to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Sam Bender; her son Thomas; her parents, Walter Sheffield and Maggie Dell Sheffield; her brothers, Walter Sheffield, Fred Sheffield (Millie), Bill Sheffield (Betty) and John Earl Sheffield; her brother-in-law Marion Maness; and her sister Sallie McGraw (Carl).

She is survived by: her children, Keith Bender (Melinda) of Oneonta and Susan Smith (Keilan) of Mobile; her sister Mary Maness; and her sisters-in-law, Agnes Sheffield and Betty Sheffield. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held on Tuesday, April 21st 2026 at 12:15 PM at the Coy Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Coy Cemetery Fund.