Eileen Rose Morris Benkis, 80, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023.

Eileen was the daughter of the late Charles Morris Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Litter Morris. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Edwin Benkis. Edwin and Eileen owned and operated Uniform Plus, Inc, in Franklin. They were licensed HAM radio operators with high honors, Eileen's call was K04DI and Edwin's call was W2HTI. She was recognized by the Picatinny Arsenal Officers Club. She didn't know a stranger; she could talk to anyone. She was quick-witted and loved to read. She was very proud of her family and loved her children and grandchildren dearly.

She is survived by her six children, David Leadbeater (Gloria) of Ozone Park, NY, Brian Leadbeater (Colleen) of Orlando, FL, Linda Leadbeater-Hoffart (Jerome) of Asheville, NC, Jennifer Benkis of Franklin, Lynne Benkis of Franklin, Donald Benkis (Elaine) of Athens, TN, her seventh child, Andy Benkis of New Jersey preceded her in death, eleven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Carolyn Pellegrino of Pennsylvania, Maryann Aiello of Connecticut, and Charles Morris Jr of New Jersey.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, July 28 at 1pm in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. A gathering of family and friends will follow the service at Macon Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Friends of the Library, 115 Highlands Rd, Franklin, NC 28734.

Online condolences can be made at www.moffittfamilyfuneralcare.com.

Moffitt Family Funeral Care is handling the arrangements.