Wanda Marie Hardwick Benford, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at her residence, with her loving family by her side. She was born January 15, 1948 in Horry County, a daughter of the late John Hardwick and Mary Elizabeth Sarvis Hardwick.

Along with her parents, she is also predeceased by her siblings, Buddy Hardwick, Minnie Belle Boyd, Sandy Hardwick, and Shirley Todd.

Wanda was a loving and devoted, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was an avid outdoors person who enjoyed working in her yard, soaking up the sun. Wanda worked as a clerk for many years at the convenience store located at the corner of 16 ^th Avenue and Church Street. She loved spending time with family, cross stitching, and collecting light houses.

Wanda was a member of High Point Baptist Church.

Ms. Benford is survived by her sons, John Wesley Benford and Robert S. Benford (Erin); her daughter, Denise B. Thompkins; brother, John David Hardwick (Jenny); five grandchildren, Alyssa McKenzie Benford, Karli McKenna Thompkins, Devin Riley Thompkins, Robert Chase Benford (Rocken), and Allison Nicole Benford; two great grandchildren, Piper Rose Benford and Jaxson Cade Benford and many other family and friends who will miss her.

Funeral Services will be held 2pm, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel, with Rev. Paul Lambert officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 1:45 pm prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at High Point Baptist Church Cemetery.

Please sign a guestbook at watsonfuneralservices.com.

Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family.