Charlcie Benfield Lackey

Charlcie Brooks Benfield Lackey, 93, of Statesville, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 9, 2020.

She was born on March 16, 1926 to the late Harvey Sylvanus Benfield, Sr. and Tressie Timms Benfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Robert Clay Lackey, a daughter; Lorene Billings, 2 sons-in-law; Steve Billings and William Long, sisters; Helen Byers, Lorene Fox, Cleo Dagenhart, Ruey Fox, Donna Benfield, brothers; Ervin Benfield, Gordon Benfield, Doyle Benfield, Joe Benfield, Ralph Benfield, sisters-in-law; Edith Benfield, Catherine Benfield, brothers-in-law; Charles Byers, Ralph Fox, Dave Dagenhart and Seth Fox.

Charlcie was a graduate of Celeste Henkel School, was retired from Uniglass, and was a member of South River Baptist Church. She had a giving heart which included giving things to others. She enjoyed talking on the phone, playing Bingo, watching tv, especially game shows, collecting gift cards and coupons to go out to eat. Charlcie loved roses, but more than anything, she loved her family, her church and her church family.

She is survived by 3 daughters; Sue Long, Karole Clanton and Bobbie Jo Hayes (Michael), 2 sons; Clay Lackey (Brenda), and Billy Lackey, 9 grandchildren; Lorey Steelman (Lee), Steve Billings, Jr., Michelle Jenkins (David), Brian Lackey (Rachel), Kristy Isenhour Benge, Brooke Massenburg (Ryan), Crystal Hayes, David Hayes and Eric Hayes, 11 great-grandchildren; Carlee Steelman (Brianna), Hailey Steelman, Stephanie Steelman, Lily Billings, Makenzie Jenkins, Alexis Jenkins, Michael Lackey, Nevaeh Lackey, Alex Benge, Abby Benge and Lydia Massenburg, brothers; Ray Benfield (Evelyn), Benny Benfield (Barbara), and sisters-in-law; Ann Benfield and Nancy Benfield.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 13, 2020 at South River Baptist Church at 2:00 pm with Dr. Chris Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will visit with family and friends Sunday evening, January 12, 2020 at Nicholson Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Pallbearers will be; Ryan Massenburg, David Hayes, Eric Hayes, Lee Steelman, Steve Billings, Jr., Jeff Benfield, Randy Benfield and Kevin Davis.

Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.nicholsonfunerals.com Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the Lackey family. Cemetery Details





South River Baptist Church Cemetery







2659 S. Chipley Ford Rd.

Statessville, NC



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JAN 12. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)



Nicholson Funeral Home

135 E. Front Street

Statesville, NC 28677



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JAN 13. 2:00 PM (ET)



South River Baptist Church

2659 S Chipley Ford Rd

Statesville, NC 28625-8712



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