Abby Benifiel, 65 of Perry,IA passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Dallas County Hospital. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and Abby’s wishes, no services will be held at this time. Abby June Benifiel was born February 26, 1955 in Myrtle Creek, Oregon the daughter of Eldridge Ben and Maria (Seifert) Mayhugh. Abby spent most of her life in Perry. She graduated from Drake University and was an English teacher at Dowling High School before finishing her career teaching at Woodward Academy. She married Roland “Ron” Benifiel on August 10, 2000 in Adel, IA. Abby gave many hours to the Humane Society for her loving care for animals. Survivors include her husband Ron Benifiel of Perry, IA; two sons, Adam (Angi Garrett) Anderson of Des Moines, IA, Jerrod Anderson of Ankeny, IA; one grandson, Zack Anliker of Perry, IA; two brothers Paul (Leslie) Mayhugh of Adel, IA, Jeff Mayhugh of Colorado Springs, CO; one sister Tanya (John) Harre of Adel, IA Condolences and memorials to the family may be sent in Abby’s name, to Murdock Funeral Home, 1420 Warford Street, Perry, IA 50220. Online condolences may be left at murdockfuneralhome.net