It's with profound sadness and heavy hearts, the Management and Staff of North Area Funeral Home along with the Drayton family announce the passing of Mrs. Benzena Drayton, who peacefully departed this life on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

The most precious memories of Mrs. Benzena Drayon will resound in the life of her caring spouse, Nathaniel McCants, one loving and devoted child, Tracy Gadson, those of her siblings, Franklin Gasden, Woodrow Gadson, & Frederick Gadson, other relatives and friends,

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM, in the funeral home chapel. Please keep the Drayton family  in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.  Arrangements entrusted to: NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, 4784 Gaynor Ave, N. Chas, SC. Tele 843 744-7511.   Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/charleston