Mary Ellen Coffman Benham, age 76, of Springfield, passed away at 12:05 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville.
She was a native of Casey County, born on October 6, 1942 to the late Benjamin Frank and Annie Lee Monday Coffman.
Preceded in death by her husband, Norris Benham on May 29, 1981; two sisters, Ethel Mae “Effie” Baker and Marie Harrison; three half-brothers Andy Coffman, Willie Coffman, and Les Coffman; and five half-sisters Sallie Ann Peaverhouse, Tillie Ann Coffman, Betty Coffman, George Ann Brooks, and Rosie Ann Lynn.
Survivors include, two sisters, Margie Coffman of Harrodsburg and Shirley Coleman of Hustonville; a brother, James Coffman (Marie) of Hustonville and a host of nieces and nephews.
Cremation was chosen and there were no services.
Carey & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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