Tumwater, Washington
Leatha (Rutledge) Benson
Leatha (Rutledge) Benson, 94, of Olympia died February 24, 2011. She was born September 4, 1916 to Cecil and Grace (Hamond) Rutledge. Leatha Rutledge is a descendent of the pioneer Rutledge family. She grew up on a farm in Mima Prairie. Leatha graduated from...Read MoreMy Deepest sympathies and thoughts and prayers to you and the family of Mrs. Benson. My god be with you daring this time. As i remember Mrs benson in church sitting behind or in front of us. she was sweet and loving woman and always had a smile and waved at me or my children,, she will be missed.
The Pendleton Family
Sharon Pendleton
March 03, 2011 | Tacoma, WA
My deepest sympathies for your loss of this very special lady. Back in the 70's, I was one of the neighbor kids next door, who she hired to do odd jobs like mowing her mammoth back yard and staining the cedar shake shingles during the hot summer. Mrs. Benson was the friendliest, nicest neighbor and our family was fond of her and her husband. Memories of the children who lived on Walnut Road could not be complete without including the lovely character of Mrs. Benson. May she rest in peace.
Trace Pierson
March 03, 2011 | Lakewood, WA
Our thought and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Leatha has always had that beautiful smile and such a pleasant personality very kind and warming to others. She will be greatly missed. She is such a dynamic lady with a very special glow about her and mostly giving and kind with lots of love. Love your cousin, Jan, Ed, and of course Nellie.
March 02, 2011
Mom's 94th Birthday 9/2/11
March 02, 2011
My condolences to johna and the rest of the family of Leatha. I especially appreciated that you visited my sister Nellie Vosper Cornwell in her last illness. I know it meant a lot to her and Janet. I am sure Leatha now resides with the Lord. Jim Vosper
Jim Vosper
March 02, 2011 | Oakville, WA
We are so sorry to hear about Leatha. She was such a wonderful lady. She will be deaply missed by all that knew her. I have so many wonderful memories of her. RIP Leatha.... Grant and Mary Nelson
Grant and Mary Nelson
March 02, 2011 | Tuttle, OK
You were the best mom in the whole world! I am very proud of you and feel blessed to have had you as my mother. You had so much patience and everlasting love for your family. I treasure each memory of you from the way you read me stories, baked the best apple pie, stayed up all night to sew me a pretty dress for my violin recital, your radiant smile, positive attitude, the way you helped others and always made sure that you stood in your front living room window to wave goodbye to me. I'll...
johna Little
March 02, 2011 | Olympia, WA