Audie Mae "Cotton" Townsend's obituary , Passed away on September 23, 2026 in Benton, Arkansas

Audie Mae "Cotton" Townsend

December 17, 1940 - September 23, 2026 (85 years old)

Benton, Arkansas

Audie Mae "Cotton" Townsend's obituary , Passed away on September 23, 2026 in Benton, Arkansas

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Audie Mae "Cotton" Townsend

December 17, 1940 - September 23, 2026 (85 years old)

Benton, Arkansas

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Audie Mae Townsend Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Audie Mae Townsend of Benton, Arkansas is shared. Audie, born on December 17, 1940, passed away on September 23, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Audie Mae Townsend to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Aud Warford and Dovie Browning Warford; her husband Weldon "Dean" Townsend; her grandson Matt Johnson; and her brothers, Roy Warford and Lloyd Warford.

She is survived by: her children, Audena Johnson (Jerry) and William Townsend (JoDee); her grandchildren, Deana Johnson, Megan Davis (Josh) and Riley Townsend; her great grandchildren, Brennan of Benton, Beckham of Benton, Brooks of Benton and Beaux Davis of Benton; and her close friend Frances McNeil.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ashby Funeral Home (108 W Narroway St, Benton, AR 72015). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ashby Funeral Home



Tue

Sep 29

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Ashby Funeral Home
108 W Narroway St, Benton, AR 72015

Wed

Sep 30

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Ashby Funeral Home
108 W Narroway St, Benton, AR 72015

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