CHRISTOPHER – Benita A. Coffel, 83, of Christopher, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her home.
She was born on July 4, 1941, in Kilmichael, MS, to William Ira and Lettie Jane (Tidwell) Palmertree.
She is survived by her children, Cindy Coffel of Du Quoin, Scott (Donita) Coffel of Mulkeytown and Theresa Rutland of Christopher; grandchildren, Lacy McPhail, Jesse (Dylan) Mullins-Gunter, Alyson (Brian) Risley and Amanda Dellow; great-grandchildren, Serenity, Rowan, Oaklynn, Brianna, Dalton, Morgan and Nolan; and two sisters, Francis Tankersley of Houston, TX, and Mary Sammons of West Palm Beach, FL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Bill Palmertree.
Benita’s wishes were to be cremated. Services will be at a later date.
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