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Cheryl Benn Obituary
Cheryl Ann Benn, 54, of Charlottesville, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2010, at her residence.
She was born February 5, 1956, to Mrs. Eloise P. Allison and the late William P. Benn in Arlington, Virginia.
She is survived by her children, Jonathan D. Welsh of Surrey, England, and Kristina L. Borjas, Esq. of San Francisco, California, and their spouses. Also surviving her are her cousins, Pamela Best, Denise Messerli, Jacquelyn Regland, and Malcolm LaFever; her aunts, Lois P. Martin and Chris LaFever; an uncle, Vernon F. Pierce; and her ex-husband, John Lee Borjas.
She loved family, friends, beaches, the sun and especially the holidays.
She sincerely loved working with people, both colleagues and clients, during her career at Doubletree Hotel, Damon's Restaurant, the Colonnades Nursing Home and most recently at the Red Carpet Inn.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday December 11, 2010, at Olivet Presbyterian Church, 2575 Garth Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901, 434-295-1367, with the Reverend Albert Connette officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Olivet Presbyterian Church.
Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Patte Moore-Redmond
February 5, 2011
I only saw this sad news today, Cheryl's birthday. I knew her from Junior High and kept up with her through her mother, Ellie. I'm so sad for the whole family and send my prayers to all.
shirley flora
December 10, 2010
to the family of cheryl, i am sorry for your lost, she was a wonderful person and well liked by everyone she meet. i really enjoyed working with her at the collandes. i remember her favorite saying was "are we having fun yet" she was just a delight, she will be greatly misssed. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rosemary Welsh
December 9, 2010
A delightful lady who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. We're so honoured that her two lovely children and their spouses are part of our family too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love from Paul, Rosemary, Katie and Charlie Welsh xxxxxx (Surrey, England)
Connie Tillman
December 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May your memories comfort you during this time. Cheryl was a great help to me at the hotel getting our clients housed. She will be greatly missed by my office.
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Diana and Tom Browning
December 8, 2010
We will surely miss her prescence.
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