SALEM — Ms. Benetta Mae Roudebush, 81, of Salem, Ky., passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012, at Crittenden Health Systems in Marion, Ky.

She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Salem.

She is survived by her daughter, Debora Roudebush of Salem, Ky.; one brother, Billy Joe Pierce of Burna, Ky.; and one niece, Tara Dawn Pierce of Paducah, Ky.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward M. and James Bradford Pierce; and her parents, William Marion and Thelma Mae Hardin Pierce.

Funeral services will be Thursday, December 13, 2012, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Raymond Deason officiating.

Burial will follow in Pinckneyville Cemetery.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Legion Auxiliary Post 217, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, PO Box 26, Salem, KY  42078.

Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.