Anita Louise Benfield, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 10, 2022. She was born on August 31, 1947, in North Wilkesboro, N.C. to the late Isabelle Bowers and Glenn Bowers.

Anita was a very devoted wife to June. She especially enjoyed serving as his “roadie” and supporting him in every facet of his musical career. Anita was a great lover of animals and had many pets throughout the years. She was also a very accomplished artist. Anita was a friend to many and will be missed by all.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Offie “June” Benfield, and many other family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. at Northern Regional Recreation Center, Room 81, 18121 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius, NC 28031.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625 or ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC, 20090-6929.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Benfield family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.