Belinda Sue "Benny" Stinson, 70, of Meredosia, Illinois, passed away Monday January 19, 2026. She was born September 3, 1955, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Vernon E. Dunnaway Sr. and Helen (Jackson) Dunnaway.

She is survived by her children, Phoebe (Rodney) Collins, Bobby Hays, grandchildren, Amanda (Shannon) Smith Jordan Collins and Gage Hays, great-grandchildren, Madison Daniels, Ashlyn and Hayden Smith, Ryan Hays, and another great-grandbaby on the way, her sisters, Candy Davidson and Tina (Joe) and Jeannie Dunaway, brothers, Vernon and Tom Dunaway. She was also survived by several nieces and nephews, and her favorite sidekick, her dog, Rocky. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her stepfather, and her brothers, Keney and Eddie Dunnaway and James and David Dunaway

Benny worked several jobs, she waitressed for a time, she worked as an EMT on the Meredosia Rescue Squad and worked at Walmart for over 10 years. She always enjoyed the outdoors, caring for animals, country western dancing, sweet tea and Diet Pepsi, and she loved spending time with her family and grandkids.

There will be a funeral service held at 11am Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, the family will be meeting with friends and family from 10am until the time of service. Cremation rites will be administered after the service. Memorials are suggested to the family to assist with expenses, left in care of Phoebe Collins. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements.