The Shreveport Times

Obituaries

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Bennie Mac Joyner Eaves

Mt. Olivet Cemetery

STANLEY, LA - Funeral services for Bennie Mac Joyner Eaves will be Friday, February 22, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Stanley, LA. Officiating will be Dr. Kevin Smith assisted by Bro. David Permenter and Bro. Dennis LaFleur. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5:00 until 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 21, 2008.

Bennie was born on August 14, 1936 in Stanley, LA to Rev. and Mrs. Ben Joyner. She passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 in Mansfield, LA. Bennie Mac loved the Lord with all her heart and served him in many ways. She was the church secretary and church pianist for many years at Mt Olivet Baptist church. She had a beautiful voice and blessed many people with singing for numerous years. She loved and was so proud of her three grandchildren who called her "Gammie."

Preceding her in death are her husband Hubert Eaves; and parents Rev. and Mrs. Ben Joyner. Left behind to cherish her memories are her son, Bruce Eaves and wife Ann-Marie; sister Marian Murphrey; brothers Rev. Larry Joyner and wife Frances and Phil Joyner and wife Gail; grandchildren Ben, Maggie and Jake Eaves.

Pallbearers will be Josh Foshee, Chris Rich, Jonathan Murphrey, Tim Murphrey, Mark Murphrey, and Gary Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Ben Leggio and Jeremy Murphrey. Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Mansfield Chapel 318-872-4660