Mirdie Benton Obituary
The memory of Mirdie Benton (El Dorado, Arkansas), who passed away on February 25, 2025 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mirdie Benton to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe Loggins and Myrtle Loggins; her husband Ollie Benton; her daughter Linda White; and her siblings, Billie Joe Loggins, George Willie Loggins, Allen Mack, Mary Loggins, Ruthie Robinson and Brenda Chambers.
She is survived by: her children, Annie Ruth Holliman (Rick), Virginia Morgan, Ollie Benton, Jr. (Linda) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Marvin Benton (Valerie), Marilyn Champion (Tony) of El Dorado, AR and James Benton (Deborah) of Strong, Arkansas; and her siblings, Hattie Clark and James Loggins (Betty). She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Viewing was held on Friday, March 7th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Sims Mortuary (432 W Liberty St, El Dorado, AR 71730). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, March 8th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Ebenezer Baptist Church (600 Ebenezer Rd, Strong, AR 71765).
