Birth Date: 05/09/1923
Deceased Date: 10/22/2021
Benson, NC: Mrs. Iva Lee Benson Gainey, age 98, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Harnett Wood’s Nursing Home in Dunn. Funeral Services will be held 3:00PM Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the Benson United Methodist Church in Benson. Rev. Billy Olsen will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson.
Mrs. Gainey was born on May 9, 1923 in Johnston County to the late Charlie and Melvina Tew Benson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Young Gainey; grandsons, David Scott Hudson and Steven Brent Hudson; sister, Madie Benson Guin and Vennie Hargis. Mrs. Gainey worked at the Benson Shirt Factory and in the cafeteria of the Benson Primary School in her early years. She was the oldest member of the Benson United Methodist Church. Mrs. Gainey was the last remaining true daughter of a confederate soldier in North Carolina and possibly the United States.
Surviving are her daughters, Anita A. Hudson of Benson, Teresa G. and Dr. Max Raynor of Benson; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; niece, Wanda Blackmon of Kenly.
Family will receive friends at the Benson United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 2:00PM to 2:45PM and other times at the home of Teresa and Dr. Max Raynor, 476 Dogeye Road Benson, NC 27504.
Flowers are welcomed; however, memorials may be made to Benson United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 72 Benson, NC 27504 or the Methodist Orphanage, 1041 Washington Street Raleigh NC 27605.
In accordance with NC-COVID19 guidelines, the funeral home suggests practicing social distancing guidelines and the three W’s: wait, wash, and wear a face covering. Face coverings are not required, but are kindly recommended for all services
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.roseandgraham.com
Arrangement by Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson.
