ROCKINGHAM — Betty Lou Killian Benoist, 89, of Rockingham, died on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 at FirstHealth of Richmond County of natural causes.
Betty Lou was born to Raymond and Tressie Annas on Sept. 27, 1932, in Newton-Conover.
She was married to Glenn A. Killian from 1950 until his death in 1997. She remarried to the Rev. Grady Benoist.
In addition to being a loving mother, grandmother and friend, Betty Lou enjoyed working in her flower garden, doing crafts, cooking and baking, visiting with family and friends, and attending Freedom Baptist Church. Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her.
Betty Lou is survived by her sister, Jean Goodman, of Newton-Conover; her sons, Tim Killian (Bonnie) of Austin, Texas and Dave Killian (Susan) of Rockingham; her grandchildren, Tim Killian Jr, David Killian Jr, Travis Killian and Kayla Killian; her step-grandchildren, Joey Benoist (Melissa), April Benoist-Vuncannon (Rodney), and Cody Young (Jamie); her great-grandchildren, Zoey Killian, Kaitlyn Flint-Payne, Brandon Gibson, Justin Gibson, Savannah Vuncannon and Sawyer Young.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Tressie Annas; her husband, Glenn A. Killian and her husband, Grady Benoist; her brother, Wayne Annas; her stepsons, Grady Benoist Jr and Eddie Benoist; and her grandchild, Kristen Killian Nooe.
Flowers and condolences may be sent to 161 Aleo 3rd Avenue, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Online condolences may be made at www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com.
Cremation is being handled by Watson-King Funeral Home, Hamlet.
“See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.” - Exodus 23:20
