Bennie Mae Harris Smith Jefferson Obituary
The family of Bennie Mae Harris Smith Jefferson (Whitakers, North Carolina) announces her passing on August 29, 2026. Bennie, born on July 15, 1933, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Luther and Essie Stokes Harris; her husbands, Clarence Troy Smith and William Thurman Jefferson; and her son Benny Clarence Smith.
She is survived by: her daughters, Dianne Stallings (Mike) of Rocky Mount and Linda Price (Dan) of Grimesland; her grandchildren, Heather Johnson (Randy) of Rocky Mount, Michael Stallings (Angela) of Clayton and Melissa Whitley (Jonathan) of Wake Forest; her great grandchildren, Sara Miles, Brooke Johnson, Grady, Owen Stallings, Amelia and Ada Whitley; and her sister-in-law Violet Stocks. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held on Wednesday, September 2nd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Whitakers Cemetery (20124 NC-33, Whitakers, NC 27891).
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