Elsie Brinkley Benson Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Elsie Brinkley Benson of Clayton, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on May 12, 2026 at the age of 93, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Thelton Brinkley and Maudie Eason Brinkley; her husband Millard M. Benson; her son Barry Flynn Benson; and her siblings, J. R. Brinkley, Jasper Brinkley, Bob Brinkley, Rudean Senter and Jean Massengill.
She is survived by: her children, Gail Benson Barefoot (Johnnie), Phillip Benson (Robin), Ronnie Benson (Dawn) and Neal Benson (Lisa); her daughter-in-law Beverly Benson; her grandchildren, Lisa Benson, Amanda Metts, Dennis Benson, Anthony Benson, Jason Benson, Wesley Benson, Jessica Mann, Brett Benson and Seth Benson; and her sister Helen Worley. She is also survived by twelve great-grandchildren.
In addition to flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to: Brookdale of Smithfield Assisted Living.
