Elizabeth Jean Benson Obituary
The passing of Elizabeth Jean Benson of Fayetteville, North Carolina occurred on September 21, 2026. Elizabeth, born on January 25, 1945, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Elizabeth Jean Benson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Basil Hilburn and Ruby Ward; her siblings, John Hilburn, Bobby Blackburn and Doris West; and her daughter Janet Furmage.
She is survived by: her children, James Furmage of Fayetteville and Gina Benson of St. Pauls; her sister Ann Schaeffer; her grandchildren, Justin Furmage, Chantel Cogdell, Courtney Lee, Jeremy Lee, Arianna Brown, Darrick Furmage, Kendall Benson, Breanna Benson and Kyle Benson; and her great grandchildren, Aniya Lee, Darris Grant, Elizabeth Lee, Kynlee Brown, Amina Fenwick and Braxlee McGirt.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 25th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Lafayette Funeral Home (6651 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28304). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 25th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the same location.
