Elizabeth Benefield McMillian

Elizabeth Benefield McMillian was born April 19, 1969, in Columbia, South Carolina, the beloved daughter of the late Laura Ann Boston and Richard Benefield, Jr. She departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina.

“Liz” as she was affectionately called by family and friends, was educated in the Public Schools of Richland County, and later received an Associate degree in Business Administration. After completing her education she entered the workforce where she was a dedicated employee in the cleaning field for many years.

During her spare time Liz enjoyed watching Westerns and Goodtimes. She loved Gospel and Jazz music and cooking and spoiling her grandson. Elizabeth was kind and loving and she loved her children, family, and friends and would do anything to help anyone. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, who will be missed by all those who loved and knew her.

In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her stepfather, Fred Gridine.

Those who are cherishing fond and precious memories of Elizabeth are her loving daughters, Melveeisha (Shamika) Moody, and Rickia Bell; two adoring grandchildren, Zakhi Davenport, and Bernard Malone III; her siblings, Eugene Boston Jr., Dorothy Benefield, Annette Boston, Jannette (Robert) Williams and Frank Boston; a host of other siblings,  nephews, nieces, and other loving relatives and dear friends, all of whom will dearly miss her.

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