Jeanette V. Severe Obituary
In loving memory of Jeanette V. Severe of West Columbia, South Carolina, who departed this world on April 18, 2026 at the age of 82. Jeanette leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sam Varnell and Miriam Priscilla Love Varnell; her husband Ralph Kent Severe of Columbia, SC; and her brother Samuel Edward Varnell of Vicksburg, MS.. She is survived by: her brother David Varnell of Saluda, SC; her sister-in-law Lynne Matheny of Hanahan, SC; her nephews, George K. Severe (Amy Arel) of Prosper, TX, Ralph J. Severe (My) of Carrolton, TX and Randall K. Severe (Jennifer) of Pelion, SC; her daughters, Kristin S. Benefield (Tim) of Lexington, SC and Ashley Severe Berryhill of Bluffton, SC; her grandchildren, Aaron Ward (Hailey) of Gaston, SC, Courtney Ward (Shawn Cooper) of Lexington, SC, Kyle Benefield (Kristin) of Spartanburg, SC, Rachel Benefield of Nashville, TN, Nolan Benefield (Hannah) of Columbia, SC, Leah Fox (Trey) of Blackwell, OK and Kami Severe of Carrolton, TX; her great grandchildren, Jaxon Ward of Gaston, SC, Eva Rae, Decker, Ace, Elery Benefield of Spartanburg, SC, Liberty, Levi and Alex Fox of Blackwell, OK; her nieces, Melissa Branham (David) of Saluda, SC and Sheila Gaskin (Tony) of Brandon, MS; her nephew Jonathan Varnell (Melissa) of West Ashley, SC; and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Ella Varnell of Hanahan, SC, Lilly Ross of Oxford, MS, Austin Peel of Dallas, GA and Mason Ross of Starkville, MS..
