Dereshia Marquia Benford Obituary in Lebanon at J.C. Hellum Funeral Home

Obituary For Dereshia Marquia Benford

Dereshia Marquia Benford, age 18, passed away July 7, 2020, at Vanderbilt Medical Center.

Survivors include, Parents, Novashia Smotherman and Derevous Benford; Grandparents, Sherman and Felita Smotherman, Charlie Richardson, and the late Glenda "Frannie" Benford; Siblings, Nyasha and Dashawn Smotherman, Quintorrius, Marqwell, and Delayiah Benford; Devoted Niece and Nephew, Malachi and Tamira; Devoted Aunts, Jantrice (Justin) Johnson, Kendra (Darryl) Chaney; Aunts, Lisa (Roderick) Black, LaNesha Benford; Sisters and Brothers In Love, JaNora (Ah'man) Nance, Kendrick Norman and Family, Kenya Chaney, Kentoria (Kenzlei) Chaney, Francise Chaney, Bran'Nyshiah Herrin; Devoted Family and Friends, Faye Donnell, David Bates, Kyle Freeman, Jervailla Whittaker, TyVaria, Kyla, Rob, Ty'Klecia, Tamia, Tamarra, Quantaz, Jenna, Mikea, Timijah, Jaden, Tero and The Highway 231 Swag Group. A Host of close family and friends that she loved dearly.

Drive through visitation Saturday July 11, 2020, 4-6 PM at Hellum Funeral Chapel. Sunday, visitation 12-1 PM with drive in service to follow at Hwy 231 So. Church of Christ, 4331 Shelbyville Hwy., Murfreesboro, TN, Bro. Anthony Walker eulogist. Interment Lovvorn Cemetery.

In lieu of a repast, there will be a celebration in Rogers Park immediately following the interment.

As you grieve know that you the Benford and Smotherman families are being remembered and honoring the memory of Dereshia.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hellum Funeral Home, Inc., 611 So. Highland Ave., Murfreesboro, TN, 615-893-4323.

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i love you re ! i miss your smile pretty girl , i'll always remember you , it's forever your world !-Diamond

I was Dereshia's 1st grade teacher. I LOVED this precious child so much!!! She Brought so much joy to not only our class, but all of RES. Everyone knew Dereshia!! She loved to hang out with me some during recess, so we would just talk...and laugh. She and her friends would make up dances to show me, and rehearse songs to sing to me and the other teachers. I can envision these moments like they happened yesterday. That is the impact she had on me and everyone around her. She left an impression on everyone's heart!!! I am praying for ALL of her family and friends! Xoxo Sincerely, Stacie (Wright) Mayo

To Jantrice, I send sincere condolences in the home going of your niece. I pray for your family as you adjust to living this earthly life without the physical presence of your niece! Abby Johnson, Flint, Michigam

To Jantrice, I send sincere condolences in the home going of your niece. I pray for your family as you adjust to living this earthly life without the physical presence of your niece!

My prayers are with you all. Fly high Sweet Girl.

I was Dereshia's Kindergarten teacher . She was one of my all time favorite students . She was a little girl with such a big personality. She will always be in my heart. Rest In Peace Dereshia. Ms. Randolph will always love and remember you .