Marian Benefield

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Marian Benefield passed away on June 27, 2020. She leaves behind her three children, Lee Gaddis, Shirley Chandler, and Russ Benefield. She was loved by all including her son-in-law Dr. Marv Gaddis and her grandchildren Kim Gaddis-Weyer (Ron Weyer), Kelle Gaddis, and Missy Chandler and her great-grandchildren, Alexa & Austin Weyer.

She brought joy to everyone with her loving and beautiful presence. Marian Benefield worked for 25 years as a librarian at the Daphne Public Library. She was an excellent southern cook whose gumbo recipe is considered a family treasure. She will be greatly missed.