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Mary Benfield Mull, 85, of Drexel, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 12, 2016.  Born in Burke County, NC on February 3, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Charles Benfield, Sr. and Florence Fox Benfield.  Mary was a very active member of Christ United Methodist Church where she served in numerous capacities.  She was dedicated in serving her Lord and family.

Mary was a bookkeeper for many years at Skyland Textiles and later worked at White’s Tax Service.  She was a 25 year survivor of breast cancer.

Mrs. Mull is survived by her husband of 60 years, Bill K. Mull of the home; a son, K. Michael Mull and his wife, Kim McGimsey-Mull, of Matthews, NC; a daughter, Kaye Lail and her husband, Greg, of Valdese, NC; grandchildren, Alex Mull, Zach Lail and his wife, Summer, and Ethan Lail; a sister, Ione Morrison; and her beloved canine companion, Rudy.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, Dick Benfield, Jr., Roy Benfield, Homer Benfield; and sisters, Nan Price, Nell Stroupe, and Lena Calhoun.

The family will receive friends from 10 – 11 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Christ United Methodist Church.  The funeral will be held at church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Amy Freeze officiating.  Entombment will follow in Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, PO Box 38, Drexel, NC 28619-0038.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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