Patricia Ann Bene

Mrs. Patricia Ann Bene, 79, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Ms. Bene was born July 26, 1939 in Bluefield, VA to John and Esther Petrowski Bene. She was a member of Arlington First Baptist Church and enjoyed crafting and making jewelry. In addition to her parents, Ms. Bene was preceded in death by a son, Charles Beasley; a brother, Richard Bene; and a sister, Mildred Dotson. She is survived by five children, Debrorah Chappell, Diana (Kelly) Skidmore, Donna Brach, Dara Beasley, and Darrell Beasley; eight grandchildren, Jeremy, Christina, Samuel, Wesley, Andrew, Devan, Paul, and Roger; five great grandchildren; one great- great grandchild on the way; and one brother, Paul (Ann) Bene. A memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Arlington First Baptist Church with Pastor Matty Ponce de Leon officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 PM prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arlington First Baptist Church, 345 S Main St. Jonesville, NC 28642. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of WFBMC and Forsyth MC for the loving care given to Ms. Bene. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville is serving the Bene family.