Madie Benton

Mcclendon

Madie Benton McClendon was called home to be with the Lord at the golden age of 98 on January 13, 2026 at Woodleaf Senior Living in Thomasville, Georgia.

Madie was born on April 6, 1927, in Thomas County to the late Perry and Sarah Benton in Thomas County. She graduated from Ochlocknee High School and furthered her education by obtaining her Cosmetology degree (Masters), which she practiced all her adult life. Madie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother (Nana) and great-grandmother. She loved spending her time with her family and friends and had been an active and lifelong member of the Church of God. She loved to travel and went on several mission trips though the Church of God senior's group. Also 2 trips to visit her son David (and Tina) in Germany

She loved to cook meals for her family and loved to set out her fine dinnerware for any occasion.  She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to joke and kid around with everyone.  She also loved to work in the yard and was proud of her flower beds.  Her next love was fishing, and she would invite almost anyone she met to come join her in fishing from their dock. If you ever wanted to know and see a person with a Christian's Servant heart, all you had to do was look at Madie. And she Never met a stranger!!

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Winton McClendon and Brenda, daughter Darlane Terns and son and daughter-in-law David McClendon and Tina. 4 grandchildren; Tina McDonald, Sheree McClendon, Renee Palma (Felipe) and Gregory McClendon. 4 Great-grandchildren: Brittney McDonald, Lexie McDonald Camposano (Tyler), Henry Palma and Annabella Palma.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry & Sarah Bendon, the love of her life for 70 years her husband James McClendon, siblings: Donald Benton, Myrtle Griffin, Vera Palmer, Lera Fielding, Edna Palmer, Junior Benton and Jeanette Tucker.

The Celebration of Life and visitation, will be held at 2 pm on Sunday January 18th at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home and officiating by Felipe Palma.  Family, friends and all who knew Madie are invited to celebrate her life and share memories.Those who loved Madie can find comfort in knowing she is now at peace, resting in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior.