With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother Alma Ree Benway on February 14, 2026, at the age of 93. Alma was born and raised in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, and lived a life marked by integrity, compassion, and deep devotion to her family.

After earning a degree in Nursing, Alma became the first occupational nurse hired by McKee Baking Company in Collegedale, Tennessee. She served for 18 years at McKee's, where she was known for her work ethic, kindness, and commitment to others.

Married for 62 years to Harvard Benway, a direct descendant of the 19th-century preacher William Miller, Alma was the proud and loving mother of three children—Ellen Marguerite, Bruce Robbins, and Marla Annette—whom she lived her life for.

She was also a cherished grandmother to three grandchildren: Laura McCracken, Seth McKinney and Kyle McKinney, and a great grandson, Jacob McKinney. Alma was especially close to her daughter Marla and her son-in-law Darryl McKinney, who provided ongoing love and support during her later years, and to her devoted son Bruce and his gracious wife Sangita Jindal.

Alma touched the lives of everyone who had the honor of knowing her. Her love of cooking for family and friends, her acts of kindness, and her devotion to Christ will be remembered forever. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and compassion that lives on in all of us.

Alma's ashes will be scattered on Ascension Rock at the William Miller estate in Low Hampton, New York, next to those of her dearly beloved husband Harvard.

Services to honor Alma's life will be held on March 29th at 2:00 pm at the High Springs Seventh-day Adventist Church: 23874 W US Highway 27, High Springs, Florida, 32643.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the "building fund" at the High Springs Church, where Alma worshipped when she was able. See address above.