Donna Sue Benfield Maness, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at her residence.

Donna was born in Greenville, S.C., on October 19, 1954, to the late J.D. Benfield and Sue Cook Benfield.

She was a graduate of South Iredell High School and was a member of Northview Church of Christ. She enjoyed reading as well as watching and caring for birds.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Benfield.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 47 years, Steve Maness; her aunt, Patricia Yelton; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will visit with friends on Saturday, December 28, from 1 until 2 p.m. at Troutman Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Iredell County Animal Shelter, 430 Bristol Drive, Statesville, NC 28677-2942.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.