With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Thelma Benbow, 82, of Kingstree, SC, widow of the late K. P. Edward Benbow, who passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Life Reflections

Thelma Benbow passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, May 14, 2024, with the love of her family surrounding her.

Thelma was born May 17, 1941 in Clarendon County, South Carolina to the late Sammie Burgess and Louise McKenzie.  She received her formal education through Clarendon County Schools.

Thelma accepted Christ at an early age and was a life-long member of St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, where she served as a missionary and often assisted with the hospitality committee.  She worked in the textile industry for over 30 years as an inspector for Kingstree Manufacturing/Oxford.

Thelma was united in Holy Matrimony to the late K.P. Edward Benbow.  This union was blessed with two children.  She was preceded in death by one son, Levern Benbow; along with three brothers, Robert McKenzie, James McKenzie, and Frank Burgess; one sister, Easter Pinsett.

Thelma had a love for baking and cooking. She was especially known for her jelly layered cake and perlo rice. She was loved by everyone and shared a special bond with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Thelma will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Loved ones left to cherish her memories are one daughter, Daisy Benbow of the home; two grandchildren, Eric Benbow of the home and Erica Benbow of Simpsonville, SC; four great-grandchildren, Eric 'Desmond' Benbow and Ja'Lysia Benbow of Stockbridge, GA, Andre Grant and Jillian Young of Simpsonville, SC; four sisters, Betty Fulton of Kingstree, SC, Shirley Cooper of Turbeville, SC, Laura Ann Cooper of Lake City, SC and Priscilla Burgess of Lanham, MD; two additional grandchildren, PFC Tyshawn Reardon and Tijuana Reardon; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 77 Dove Street, Kingstree, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.