Maybelle & Richard Benefield
Maybelle Benefield (née Green)
January 19, 1941 – November 12, 2025
Maybelle Benefield was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to parents Mason Jackson and Elizabeth Milton. She was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness and enjoyed collecting dolls.
Richard L. Benefield
November 29, 1940 – November 22, 2025
Richard L. Benefield was born in Augusta, Georgia, to the late Willie Mae Benefield and the late William Benefield. He proudly served in the United States Navy and was the youngest of nine children. Richard enjoyed playing cards and listening to jazz and blues music.
Maybelle and Richard are survived by their son, Corey Benefield.
A service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
St. Louis Cremation
2135 Chouteau Ave
St. Louis, MO 63103
Both of them were blessings to be around. They were hospitable, approachable, kind and encouraging. Their LOVE for each other was clearly evident. They will be missed until their resurrection. John 11:25.
I look forward to seeing both of them again. Elveeça Jackson Otto