Mavecine Register Tanner

Benson, NC: Mrs. Mavecine Register Tanner, age 88, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at the Benson Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Glenn McCullen. A Private Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson.

Mrs. Tanner was born on July 7, 1936 in Johnston County, NC, to the late John D. and Eula Davis Register. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Tanner; sisters and brothers, Melvin Register, Catherine Register, Janie Reaves, and J. D. Register. Mrs. Tanner retired from Block Industries after 40 years and Benson Middle School Cafeteria after 11 years. She was a member of Benson Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church. Mrs. Tanner in her past times like to travel, go shopping, and was a sports fan.

Survivors include her children, Ray Tanner and wife, Karen and Donna Tanner; grandchildren, Gracie Tanner, Maggie Tanner, and Luke Tanner; sisters and brothers, J. E. Register and wife, Linda, Jerry Register and wife, Louise, Ann Allen, and Linda Jernigan; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 10:00AM to 10:45AM on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in the sanctuary of the Benson Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church prior to the service.

The Tanner Family would like to thank her family, friends, and caregivers for their love and support during Mrs. Tanner’s illness.

In lieu of flowers; memorials may be to Alzheimer’s Association, 5171 Glenwood Ave. Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27615 or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers.

Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC.