Mrs. Esther Fern Lambeth Benefield, age 88, a resident of Mena, and former resident of De Queen, died Sunday, September 24, 2017 in the Bear Creek Healthcare, De Queen.

She was born to Wallace R and Bernice Stewart Lambeth on July 10, 1929. She was a member of the Beacon Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church, and a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, her flowers, bird watching, and she cherished her family,

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Roy Wayne and Debbie Benefield of Spokane, Washington, a daughter and son-in-law, Marcie and Kenny Mann of Mena, Arkansas, six grandchildren and their spouses, Kevin and Michelle Benefield of Allons, Tennessee, Leslie and Olfa Lambeth of Puerto Rico, Misty Miley of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Roy Benefield, Jr., Jody and Tina Benefield all of Spokane, Washington, and Lori and and Shawn Ramslan of Coeur D Alene, Idaho, seventeen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Kenny Davis of De Queen, and a number of nieces and nephews, other family members and a host of friends.

Memorial Services for Mrs. Esther Benefield will be held Saturday, October 7, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., in the Beacon Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church, De Queen with Newman Hance officiating. Cremation under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.