Helen Susan Grayson Benfield Propst
Helen Susan Grayson Benfield Propst, 90 of Marion Street, Shelby passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Brookdale in Shelby.
Born August 11, 1926 in Cleveland County, she was a daughter to the late William Grayson and Vangie Hoppes Grayson. She was a foster grandparent and was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Dwight Benfield; and seven brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Propst; son, Rev. Danny Benfield and wife Ellen of Raleigh; two daughters, Elaine Davis of Greenville, SC and Linda Lemasters of Suffolk, VA; step- daughter, Kathy Koffey and husband, Fr. Kevin Koffey of Fairlawn, NJ; two sisters, Joann Lail of Bessemer City and Janell Camp of Charlotte; eight grandchildren, Peyton Cline, Michael Benfield, Mark Benfield, Derek Hooker, Echo Perilla, Tracey Hudson, Amy Turner, Clay Evans and twelve great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be Saturday at 1:00 PM at Norman's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Danny Benfield officiating.
Visitation will follow the service in the church fellowship hall.
Memorials may be made to Norman's Grove Baptist Church; 309 Casar-Belwood Road, Lawndale NC 28090.
A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Stamey - Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
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