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Benita Fay Ethelbah

March 11, 1977 — August 8, 2019

Benita Fay Ethelbah of Whiteriver, Arizona passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019, at the Promise Hospital in Mesa, Arizona.  She was 42 years old.  Benita was born on a Friday, March 11, 1977, in Whiteriver, Arizona to Bradly Ethelbah and Aluna Potter.

She was known as an independent woman living in Glendale, Arizona with her four kids and two granddaughters.  She was a loving, energetic, protective mother, sister and daughter, always making sure everyone was good before she was.  She will be dearly missed and loved forever. 

Benita leaves behind, to mourn her passing, her 4 kids which include her three daughters,Alana Potter, Vivian Kessay, Stacey Kessay; and her son, Elias Kessay; 2 granddaughters,  Angel Ethelbah and Evina Ethelbah; her mother, Aluna Potter; her father, Bradley Ethelbah; her sister, Bernie Ethelbah; her brother, Eathan Ethelbah; as well as her 4 god-sisters and 3 god-brothers. 

The public viewing and visitation will be from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 16, 2019, at the White Mountain Apache Baptist Church, 1720 N. Chief Avenue in Whiteriver, Arizona, where the funeral will immediately follow at 10:00 A.M.   The concluding service and interment will follow at the family plot in the Golden Gorge Cemetery in Diamond Creek.

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Benita's family recognizes the hand of God in all things and during this difficult season, they are thankful for the many kindnesses they have received and are especially grateful for the prayers offered up on their behalf.   

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Friday, August 16, 2019

8:00 - 10:00 am (Mountain (no DST) time)

White Mountain Apache Baptist Church

1720 Chief Avenue, Whiteriver, AZ 85941

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Funeral Service

Friday, August 16, 2019

Starts at 10:00 am (Mountain (no DST) time)

White Mountain Apache Baptist Church

1720 Chief Avenue, Whiteriver, AZ 85941

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