Martha Bennigan

. Mrs. Martha Magolene Jones Bennigan age 70, of Creston, NC died on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Mrs. Bennigan was born on March 13, 1941 in Ashe County, NC to Carl and Eula Handy Jones. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Marvin, Lum and Wiley Jones. Mrs. Bennigan was very creative, she wrote poetry and loved to sew and make quilts.  She loved gardening, flowers and listening to hymns.  She loved spending time with her family and was the glue that held them together.  She was a member of Clifton Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Clifton Baptist Church by Rev. Dwayne Tester & Rev. Jimmy Galagano. Burial will follow in Welch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 2:00 prior to the service. Mrs. Bennigan is survived by: Her husband, Patrick Bennigan 1 son, Eric Wayne Rash of Clifton 1 daughter, Cynthia Woodie of Jefferson 4 brothers, Frank Jones of Creston, Carroll Jones of Warrensville, Ernie Jones of East Bend & Lonnie Jones of Jefferson 3 sisters, Polly Eastridge of Warrensville, Sally Eldridge & Joyce Medley both of Creston 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Clifton Baptist Church. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Bennigan's arrangements.