Elizabeth Williford

Benson, NC:  Mrs. Elizabeth Clifton Williford, age 106, died Monday, July 29, 2013, at Dunn Health and Rehab.  Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel.  Mr. Dean Royals and Mr. Nathan Stancil will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Benson City Cemetery. Mrs. Williford was born November 27, 1906, in Johnston County to the late Joe and Marcie Langdon Byrd.  She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Eppie Netus Clifton and Alex Williford; son, E. N. Clifton; daughters, Gladys C. Stewart, Jean C. Royals, and Ella Clifton; and granddaughter, Patty Stewart.  Mrs. Williford worked at Block Industries for over 20 years, was a member of Rehobeth Primitive Baptist Church, and was a homemaker.   Surviving are grandchildren, Trina Forte, Rollins Stewart, Jean Hudson, Jerry Royals, Jennifer Clifton, Beth Hamilton, Wayne Royals, Leah Clifton, and Dean Royals; great grandchildren; great great grandchildren;  nieces and nephews; step-children; and step-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson from 10:00AM to 10:45AM Wednesday prior to the service and other times at the home of Jean Hudson, 106 North Hall Street, Benson.