Corene Ennis

Benson, NC:  Mrs. Corene Barefoot Ennis, age 93, of 6999 NC Hwy 50 North, died Thursday, February 6, 2014, at Barbour Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield.  Funeral services will be 2:00PM Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at Benson Grove Baptist Church. Officiating will Rev. Dr. Billy Cashwell and Dr. Charles R. Ennis.  Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.      Mrs. Ennis was born September 25, 1920 in Johnston County to the late Robert M. and Estella Morgan Barefoot.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thirl Ennis; a grandson, Troy Ennis; and a granddaughter, Sarah D. Ennis.  Mrs. Ennis was a 1938 graduate of Meadow High School. She worked at Block Industries for over 30 years and was a homemaker.  Mrs. Ennis was a member of Benson Grove Baptist Church.      Surviving are children & spouses, Dr. Charles and Barbara Ennis of Clayton, Frances E. and Barry Barbour of Benson, T. G. and Eva Ennis of Angier, and Lavon and Trudy Ennis of Angier; grandchildren, Jana Parnell, Angela Milligan, Julia Johnson, Timothy Ennis, Joe Barry Barbour, Joy Williamson, Bryan Ennis, Kevin Ennis, and Emily Darden; step grandchildren, Steven Pilkington and Lee Pilkington; 19 great grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren.      The family will receive friends at Benson Grove Baptist Church from 6:00pm until 8:00pm Monday, February 10, 2014.      Flowers are welcomed; however, memorials may be made to Benson Grove Baptist Church, 6966 NC Hwy 50 North, Benson, NC  27504.