Eunice Ann Schofield, 88, of Benton City, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at New Florence Care Center.
Visitation and funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 26 at Arnold Funeral Home. Terry Mackey officiated the services. Burial will follow in Benton City Cemetery.
Eunice was born on December 1, 1935 in Paris (Monroe County), the daughter of Ira and Ocy (Norton) Comstock. She married Ernest Ray Schofield on October 11, 1951. He preceded her in death on August 5, 1994.
Eunice was very active in her community. She was on the Benton City Cemetery Board, the election committee and the Benton City Community Hall Board. She was an active member of the Benton City Christian Church. Eunice also enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by two daughters, Sharon (Bill) Shaefer of New Bloomfield and Patricia Yelton of Wellsville; three sons, Mike (Barb) Schofield of Benton City, Randy Schofield of Benton City and Gary (Christine) Schofield of Eldon; 10 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren with one on the way.
Eunice was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; two brothers, Floyd Comstock and Sydney Comstock; an infant sister; and son-in-law, Bob Yelton.
Memorials may be made to Benton City Christian Church or Benton City Cemetery. They may be sent to Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265.
Online condolences may be left at www.arnoldfh.com.
