Evonne Benjamin

Dateline- Laurens


Evonne Starnes Benjamin, age 54, of 203 Highway 49, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 9, 2012.
She was born in Laurens County and was the daughter of the late James and Ernestine Garrett Starnes. Family, faith, and friends were the cornerstones of Evonne’s life. She was never happier than during times spent with her children and always said that homeschooling them was one of her greatest accomplishments. Evonne was a faithful prayer warrior and inherited a servant’s heart from her mother. Evonne was the owner of Ernestine Starnes Tax Service, where she worked for over thirty years.
Surviving are a daughter, Brooklyn Benjamin of Nashville, Tennessee and a son, John-Walter Benjamin of Laurens; a sister, Renee Starnes Swinimer of Myrtle Beach; and beloved lifelong friend, Steve Griffin of Laurens.
Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, October 13 at 3:00 p.m. in the Gray Funeral Home chapel with burial services at Laurens City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Gray Funeral Home of Laurens.
Condolences may be expressed at www.grayfuneralhome.com