Mary L. Benefield

Benefield ~ Mrs. Mary L. Benefield was born February 1, 1944, in Daytona Beach, Florida to the late Alex Cambridge and Fannie Mae Cole. She attended Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in education. Mary married the love of her life, Mr. Roosevelt Benefield, in Jacksonville, Florida at an early age and shared a beautiful life until Mr. Benefield’s demise. She worked for the Duval County School system as a special education teacher for over thirty years. After her retirement she enjoyed cooking and having fun with family and friends.

Mary was called to her heavenly home on April 9, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt Benefield; sons, Willie James Pinkney, Gregory Pinkney; parents, Alex Cambridge and Fannie Mae Cole; sister, Louise Cambridge.

Left to cherish her fond memories, son, Corey (Felicia) Benefield; daughter, Cynthia Benefield; grandchildren, Makayla Arnold, Tresonda Benefield, Justin Elliot, Corey Benefield Jr., Corey Harris, Allison Benefield, Carrisa Pinkney; sisters, Annie Lee Hutchinson, Martha Lee Cambridge; fiancé, Larry Walters; special friend, Carolyn Pratt; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and many loving friends.

Celebration of Life service and viewing for Mrs. Mary L. Benefield will be 2:00PM Saturday, April 19, 2025, at The Soutel Chapel.  Interment in Edgewood Cemetery.  Because of the love of her family, arrangements entrusted to J. E. Fralin & Sons Funeral & Cremation Services, 5065 Soutel Drive, 904-924-9400

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