Sarah Lorraine “Sissy” Benenhaley, 61, died Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Palmetto Health-Tuomey surrounded by her loved ones.

Born April 21, 1956, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Manning Benenhaley and the late Henrietta Benenhaley. Ms. Benenhaley was a member of Long Branch Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School Director. She was an avid fan of the Clemson Tigers and Dallas Cowboys.

Survivors include her sister, Tracie Baxley (Craig) of Columbia; two nephews, Blake Baxley (Carolyn) and Brock Baxley; a great niece, Harper Amodio; and numerous other special family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Long Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Jonathan Bradshaw officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Al Benenhaley, Henry Benenhaley, Joe Harding, Todd Deas, Dean Benenhaley, and Randy Benenhaley.

The family will be receiving friends at the home.

Memorials may be made to Long Branch Baptist Church, 2535 Peach Orchard Rd, Dalzell, SC 29040.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

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