Ann Benton White 81, of Whiteville passed on Friday, February 11, 2022 at her home. She was born July 26, 1940 in Columbus County, the daughter of the late Simeon T. Benton and Denzil Stephens Benton. Her husband, Gene D. White preceded her in death in 1991. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Benton and George Benton; a sister, Jewell Benton Watkins.
She is survived by three daughters, Rosemary W. Kaveh of Charlotte, Cynthia Ann Byrd and husband, Russell of Winston Salem, Gena Marie White of Whiteville; four grandchildren, Anna Grey, Will, Joseph and Julie Ann; a great grandchild, Wiley Craig Helms; a niece, Julia Anne Watkins.
A memorial service will be at 3:00 pm Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Peacock Funeral Home Chapel by Carey White.
Her family will receive friends 2:00 – 3:00 pm Sunday prior to her service in Peacock’s Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Lifecare, 206 Warrior Trail, Whiteville, NC 28472.
