Patsy M. Benefield age 82 of Plainview passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 at St. Mary Hospital.

Patsy was born May 4, 1943 in Nola, Arkansas to the late George & Nobie Shores Garrett. She was a member of the Plainview Freewill Baptist Church and she was a retired cook for the Plainview School. She was a member of the Arkansas Food Service Association.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Benefield; parents; sons, Bruce Patterson and Tommy Patterson; daughter, Mary "KK" Patterson; step-son Lynn Patterson; and 3 siblings.

Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Burnett; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry & Freda Garrett; sister, Rita Metcalf; and step-daughter, Denise. Patterson.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardanelle