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Jean Benson Obituary

Jean Benson PORTSMOUTH - Norma Jean Benson, 85, formerly of Leonard Road, passed away while in Lake Prince Woods Nursing Home. The widow of Stewart A. Benson, she retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a switchboard supervisor. She is survived by her nephew, Woody Franklin and wife Cathy of Chesapeake and their sons Cory and Kyle; her niece, Pam Brown and husband William of Chesapeake and their daughters Karen, Courtney and Kristen; and her niece, Karen Heitkemper and husband Dick of Davenport, Fla., and their sons Todd and Brian. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. in Olive Branch Cemetery by Pastor Tom Potter. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, today from 7 to 8 p.m. The family would like to thank the staff of Lake Prince Woods for their loving care. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 3, 2010.

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Jeryl Howell

September 7, 2010

Woody and Cathy,
Sorry to hear the news of Jean passing away, we all know she's in a better place. You both did a great job of caring for her in your home and also making sure she was comfortable at the nursing home.Wish Joe and I could have attended the services, but as you know we are out of town. See you when we return.
Love Jeryl and Joe

Linda (Finn) Whitley

September 3, 2010

I'm sorry to hear this news. I will be away for both the visitation and funeral or I would be there to represent our family. Jean was a loved friend.

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