Nancy Rose Arnold Benson, age 78, passed away November 11, 2026 at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Murfreesboro. She was a native of Rosewell, NM. She served in the United States Marines from1970-1974 and United States Army from 1978-1982. Nancy was a member of Salem Creek Church of Christ. She enjoyed crocheting, creating her own designs and making things for others, sketching, coloring, crossword puzzles, word searches, reading romance novels and watching Jane Austen Adaptations.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond Arnold and Maurene Mercer Arnold; brothers, Clinton Arnold, Cecil Arnold; and sister, Nanette Arnold. She is survived her husband, Larry Keith Benson; son, Vance Benson; daughter, Michelle Benson; brother, Johnny Arnold and sister, Marie Raines.

Visitation will be 9:00 AM until time of chapel service at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home with Ron Harper officiating. Burial will follow in Coleman Cemetery with military honors.

Please leave online condolences for the family at www.jenningsandayers.com  Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, 820 South Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN. 37130.  615-893-2422.