Dorothy Joan Benz

Dorothy Joan Benz, 84, of Jemison, Alabama passed away August 20, 2021 at Nursing Home Ahava Healthcare of Alabaster, . She was born September 13, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of JohnWood and BeatriceWood. She was a Salesperson. Surviving are her Son, Roland Benz, Son, James (Catherine) Benz, Daughter, Melody Veazey, Granddaughter, Kayla Veazey, Granddaughter, Kassie (Jackie) Wilhite, Grandson, Alex (Crystal) Bryant, Grandson, Justin (Morgan) Veazey, Grandson, Derek Benz, Granddaughter, Danica Benz, Great-Granddaughter, Everly Veazey, Great Grandson, Carlson Bryant, Great Granddaughter, Cambria Veazey, Sister, Helen Shirley, Sister, Sandra (Kerry) Cooper, Sister, Charlotte Sikes, Step Granddaughter, Jessica Heflin, Step Grandson, Milton Alen, Step Great Granddaugther, Adah Weeks, Step Great Grandson, Conley Heflin. She was preceded in death by Her Father, John F. Wood, Mother, Beatrice Wood, Husband, Heinz Roland Benz, Great Grandson, J. W. Veazey. Friends will be received Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Martin Funeral Home. Services will be held , August 26, 2021, at 2:30 pm. at Forest Crest Cemetery with officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Crest Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.