Emma Benedict - Fairfield

Emma Sue Benedict Emma Sue Benedict, 75, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 21, 2012. Sue’s life was a testimony of her faith, devotion to family and love for her legion of friends. Born and reared in DeQueen, AR, to Van and May Beth Cornish on Feb. 8, 1937, Sue graduated from DeQueen High School where she was a head majorette. She began her career at Southwestern Electric Power Company in DeQueen where she met her future husband, Lloyd D.(Benny) Benedict. They were married June 7, 1958, at First United Methodist Church in DeQueen. The couple then traveled throughout the United States until they made their home in League City in 1964, where they began their family. In 1972, they moved to Fairfield and have resided there for the last 40 years. After rearing three sons, Sue restarted her career at the Freestone County Clerk’s Office where she was Deputy Clerk for 20 years, retiring in 1999. Sue was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Fairfield, serving faithfully for 40 years. She is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Lloyd D. (Benny) Benedict; three sons, L. D. Randy Benedict and wife Michelle, of Littleton, CO; J. Kevin Benedict of Fairfield, TX; and Todd Benedict of Littleton, CO; a sister, Becky McDonald and husband, Jerry of DeQueen; and a brother, Bill Cornish and wife Mary Helen of Fairview, TX. Sue also is survived by the grandchildren she loved so much; Davis, Logan, and Grace Benedict of Littleton; Trace and Trent Benedict of Lufkin; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Sue was predeceased by her parents, Van and May Beth Cornish, and her granddaughter, Lauren Grace Benedict. Sue’s sweet spirit, her faith, and loving heart greatly impacted those around her. She will be tremendously missed, but there is great rejoicing in heaven that such a precious saint has come home. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 24, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of Fairfield. A joyful service celebrating the life of Emma Sue Benedict will be held on Friday, May 25, at 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Fairfield. Burial will be at Fairfield Cemetery in Fairfield, TX. Pallbearers are her three sons, grandson Davis Benedict and nephews Brian Cornish and Jeff McDonald. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church.

Emma Benedict - Fairfield

February 8, 1937 - May 21, 2012