Bennie Evelyn (Cobb) Alford

Bennie Evelyn Alford, 99, of Tenaha, Texas, passed away on October 8, 2024, Center, Texas.  She was born on July 9, 1925, in Shelby County, Texas, to the late Andy Bryant Cobb and Essie (Smith) Cobb. 

Graveside service will be held at 10AM on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Enterprise Cemetery, County Road 4323, Tenaha, Texas, with Bro. Wayne Butler officiating.

Bennie was raised in Shelby County. She was raised one of six children. Bennie married the love of her life, John Bail Alford, at the early age of fourteen. The two had seven children. They devoted over 60 years to each other before John passed away in 1999. She worked for Robbie’s Supermarket for over 30 years. Bennie was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She enjoyed painting, crocheting, and quilting. Bennie was a fantastic cook. She had savory biscuits and chicken-n-dumplings, among many other dishes. She enjoyed the outdoors and loved growing flowers. Bennie loved the Lord and served through United Methodist Church, Tenaha, for many years.

She is survived by her daughters,

Joyce Marie Sloan and husband Mike

Nancy Donahoe

Sons,

Johnny Randall Alford and wife Ione

John Bell Alford and wife Lori    

Grandchildren,

Tammy Evelyn Winn

Mark Randall Alford and wife Sylvia

Kimberly Ann Kirkland and husband Kevin

Johnny Spurlock and wife April

Mike Smith and wife Robyn

Ronnie Smith and wife Joann

Terry Smith and wife Mona

Jenny LaBay and husband Daniel

Emily Alford-Hemus and husband Cody

Zachary Alford

Numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren

Son-in-law,

Jerry Smith

Host of nieces and nephews, family and friends that will miss her dearly.

Bennie is preceded in death by her husband, J.B. "Jake" Alford; son, Larry Hoyt Alford; daughters, Barbara Ann Smith, Brenda Daniels; parents, Andy and Essie Cobb; grandsons, Donnie Spurlock and Timmy Spurlock; son-in-law, Kenny Donahoe; one sister and four brothers.

The family would like to thank Pine Grove Nursing Home and everyone that contributed to the kind and compassionate care given to Bennie over the last five years.