The Life of Ines Benjamin, 78

A private viewing for immediate family ONLY will be Friday, February 9, 2024, 1:30 pm at the funeral parlor, followed by a public viewing from 2 to 5 pm.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February10, 2024, 12:00 O'Clock High Noon, Roanoke Chapel Family Life Center, Lowes Court, Garysburg, NC, Rev. Bertha Winston will be the eulogist.

Burial in the Morning Star Church Cemetery, Garysburg, NC

Ines Benjamin, lovingly known to all with many nicknames, "Juicy, Idella, Plug, Big Jaws, Puss, Nelly Welly and Nelly Belly", began her earthly journey on May 23, 1945, born to the late Rachel Webb and Willie Banks. She was born in Bertie, North Carolina and received her formal education through both Bertie and Northampton County School Systems. At an early age, Ines professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined Antioch Baptist church where she was baptized and a dedicated member.

On December 23, 1961, Ines joined the love of her life, the late Wilbert Goode in Holy Matrimony. This union was blessed with six children.

Ines was a dedicated and hard worker at JP Stevenson for 15 years, Econo Lodge for 15 years, Halifax Linen for 3 years and Private Duty Home Health for 20 years. Ines always provided, nurtured and made sure that her entire household was well provideed.

Ines loved being in the presence of her children. She was very family oriented to an extent and spoke what was on her mind no matter how ugly it may have sound. She had a nickname for everybody that she came in contact with and had a smile that would brighten up anyone's day, enjoyed cooking her famous homemade biscuits and cornbread, enjoyed going on field trips, attending concerts and dancing to her favorite old school music jams. Ines was always filled with joy and love. Everybody that came in contact with her, always built a strong loving bond with her. Her presence, love, and friendship will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her.

God called her unto a special place in his garden on January 31, 2024 in her residence. She was preceded in death by her 3 sisters: Dora Webb, Rachel Leth Webb and Reatha Mae Williams; 3 brothers: James Webb, Nathan Webb and Dwight Banks.

Treasured memories of this devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt will be cherished by Her: six loving and supportive children: Wilbert Jeremiah Goode of the home, Bertrand Goode and special friend Vasquawn Hill of Jackson, NC, William Goode and special friend April of Raleigh, NC, Emanuel Goode and wife Rhonda of Jackson NC, Amanda Goode-Owens and husband Robert Owens of Roanoke Rapids, NC, and Trovor Goode of the home and a child raised as her own Bertha Winston and husband Clifford of District Heights, MD; Sixteen Grandchildren: Ebony Pittman and husband Larry of Raleigh, NC, Latonya Williams of Weldon, NC, Chiquita Artis and Raquel Harvey both of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Tiara Jordan of Upper Marlboro MD, Donyarsha Goode of Raleigh, NC, Quantavia Goode and special friend Devin Debroux of Garysburg, NC, Jovont'e Goode and special friend Aisha Godley of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Jasmine Goode of Raleigh NC, Kadija Cooper of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Frederick Goode of Raleigh, NC, Eric Goode of Seaboard, NC, Kenya Goode of Jackson, NC, Kamiah Parker of Garysburg, NC, Kessiah Goode of Greenville, NC, and Talasia Wills of Garysburg, NC; a host of Great Grantchildren; Nine Brothers: Rev. Macarthur Webb and wife Clora of Wendell, NC, Manchester Webb and Jesse Webb both of Weldon, NC, Shelton Webb of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Linwood Banks and wife Cora of Garysburg, NC, Matt Banks and Hardy Lee Banks both of Washington, DC, John Banks and wife Jacqueline of Killeen, TX, and Ulysses Banks and wife Barbara of Garysburg, NC; Eight Sisters: Alice Evans of Wendell, NC, Delois Webb of Weldon, NC, Helen Bell of Richmond, VA, Tena Webb of Weldon, NC, Clara James and husband Melvin of Jackson, NC, Evangelist Pamela Pitt and husband Cleveland of Roanoke Rapids NC, Angela Banks of Garysburg, NC, and Stacey Banks-Clements and husband Reginald of Halifax, NC; Six: god-children: Alfreida Webb-Jones of Richmond, Va, Markel Smallwood of Garysburg, NC, Tonya Shearin of Gaston, NC, Chisity Wilkins of Lake Gaston, NC, Jerry Tyler Jr. of Roanoke Rapids, NC and Tyshawn Evans of Garysburg, NC; Three Special and Devoted Family Members: Veronica Evans and Linda Davis both of Garysburg, NC and Sabrea Turner-Newsome of Roanoke Rapids, NC; and a host of , nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Ines rests in the comfort of Coleman-McGee Funeral Home & Staff...Thoughtful Professional Services Within The Means Of All...Because WE Care...