Connie B. Benson

Terry, MS

Connie Benson, age 50, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2013 at approximately 10:30 pm after a courageous fight with cancer. She was surrounded by her two sisters, Pearlie Owens, Angela Warner and loving friends. She was preceded in death by her mother Myrtha Cooper, step-father Edmond Cooper and sister Gwen Jenkins and is survived by her two children, Marcus and Meghan Benson, their father Murdock Benson, her father Jesse Brown, and a host of family and friends. Connie was a native of Utica, MS, but spent the last years in the Hinesville, GA area where she created and hosted Community Buzz with Connie B. The show's motto was "Bringing a smile to your Community" and that she did everywhere she went. She will be greatly missed, but is now in a better place-in the arms of our sweet Jesus. Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 23th at 11:00 a.m. at St. John M. B. Church, located on 5456 Morrison Road in Utica. Westhaven Funeral Home located at 3580 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS 39209 is in charge.

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Published by Clarion Ledger on Nov. 22, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Connie Benson

37 Entries

Rhonda Rowe

November 6, 2020

I loved this lady! She was beautiful, classy and funny and a joy to work with at Taylor's Creek Elementary! We had a good time at work together!

Beate Wickham

December 10, 2013

I just now have heard of her passing and the fight with the cancer I was unaware off and I am deeply sadden I wasn't able to say Good Bye, we have spoken often and shared many laughs together. I known her for many years from the PX and later on she filmed me for a X-Mas Commercial, she even won a Framed Art in one of my drawings, and was overly excited about it. We spoke last in the summer months and talked about a small trip together :-( It is sad, so sad and I will miss her dearly. I know she is in a better place and I will meet again with her.

December 2, 2013

May God Bless You and your family at this time of sorrow. Through these difficult times remember that God is always with you.

Dianne Higgins Williams
Pensacola, FL

Vickey Magee

November 30, 2013

Connie will be greatly missed, you always put a smile on my face!!!!!

Virgie, Diane & Tekisha McGowan

November 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love you all.

FROM THE MCGOWAN FAMILY

November 23, 2013

To be absence from the body is to be present with the lord. We loved you so much, but God loved you more. You will be miss. Continue to pray for our family.

Kathy Wade-Butler

November 22, 2013

May God give the family strength & comfort in knowing Connie is in a better place. She is no longer enduring pain nor is she suffering. Praying for the family.

Darlene Smith-Wilson

November 22, 2013

May god bless the Brown -Benson family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 22, 2013

May God strengthen and comfort you during this most difficult time. May you draw encouragement from his promise that soon no resident will say" I am sick"

November 22, 2013

I met Connie years ago in high school. She always had a big smile and those beautiful eyes. I know God has a better place for her. Pearlie and Fay remember weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. I pray that God will see you and your family through.

Joyce Jones Wallace, Terry MS

Lucinda Wade-Robinson

November 22, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Sherry Moss

November 22, 2013

Words cannot express the sadness I feel of hearing of the passing of my dear Soror. I know you are present with The Lord in all of His Glory. Love You Connie!

November 22, 2013

I would like to offer my deepest condolences, I'm so sorry for your loss, we are never prepared for death, but please find comfort in knowing death will one day be no more.

November 22, 2013

What a beautiful young woman may the God of All Comfort give you comfort needed to endure during this time.

Evelyn Alexander Bishop

November 21, 2013

I was beyond devastated to learn of the untimely passing my beautiful soror. Connie truly embodied all of the qualities of finer womanhood, ser vice and sisterly love. Though it has been decades, I will always fondly recall her smile. This is difficult to accept, but we all know that God makes no mistakes. So we must continue to pray for Connie's children and the rest of her family as they approach what we know will be a difficult season. In Sisterly Love Always, Soror Evelyn Alexander Bishop, Lambda Beta - Fall '81

Jimmy Wayne Renfro

November 21, 2013

I just found out! My family's condolences to all the the family and friends of Ms. Connie. She was a bright a bright light in a dark world. I'm sure her and Jesus is setting there right now enjoying an episode of community buzz. You WILL be missed.

November 20, 2013

May God comfort and strengthen the family.

November 19, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Brown and Benson Families. "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." II Corintians 5:17 ~ Be encourage and keep the faith... To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord... II Cor. 5-8.

Jerrdean Franklin & Family
Utica, MS

November 18, 2013

My sweet Connie, you have impacted my life so powerfully I say Thank You for that. We never got to share our bottle of wine but that's OK. Forever in my heart. To the family, may God continue to strengthen your aching hearts. Cherish the memories.

Rosalind Robinson

November 17, 2013

To the Brown and Benson Families, I will continue to lift you up in prayer, with deepest sympathy and condolences.

Diane Davis

November 16, 2013

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

florian schubert

November 16, 2013

I will never forget that beautiful smile of hers, it was infectious, she made other people smile around her, she will be truly missed.

Deborah Anderson

November 16, 2013

Sweet rest my dear Soror, sweet rest. We will truly miss you.

Mariea Thompson

November 15, 2013

The memory of Connie is like a butterfly. When we pledged Connie fluttered and flickered around and putting smiles on each line sisters face as she touched each one of us. God saw Connie was getting tired and a cure was not to be. He put his loving and secure arms around her and whispered “Come to me my loving and sweet child, your job is done”. Life is external, love is everlasting and death is just a horizon when you are with the Lord. Family, keep Connie's memories and hold them close because she is now watching over you and her children. Peace be with you. Line Sister #9 Mariea (Zeta Phi Beta, Inc.)

Joeann Williams

November 14, 2013

Connie had a sweet spirit. I will always cherish the great times we had when we pledged Zeta Phi Beta Sorority in Spring 1983 at JSU. My prayers are with the family.Your Line Sister #8, Joeann

Denise malone

November 14, 2013

Oh she was the most beautiful person who I met while at Fort steward she always had a smile and I am so sorry to hear she passed her family is surely in my prayers

Kate Wilson

November 14, 2013

Connie's smile is one thing I will never forget. She always had a positive attitude.May the LORD GOD comfort all of you .I will see her on the other side

November 14, 2013

Connie, you will be missed. God has taken one of his smiling angels home. May God deliver her children and her family the beautiful smile and encouraging words that she had for everyone she met. Mrs. McIntosh and Family

Sandra Butler-Buck

November 14, 2013

Your family are in my prayers and my sympathy goes out to all. Connie, your warm sweet smile will forever be remembered.

Carol Hough

November 13, 2013

It was a pleasure to work with Connie at Waldo Pafford Ele. She had a beautiful spirit and spread joy to everyone.
The kids loved her and so did we. She is a shining light in heaven now and making everyone smile as she did here. Peace be with her family. Carol Hough and Linda Watkins

Carol Hough

November 13, 2013

She was wonderful to work with at Waldo Pafford Ele. A beautiful spirit, full of joy and fun to be around. We loved her and so did the kids. She will brighten up Heaven now. Peace to her family.
Carol Hough and Linda Watkins

Marsha Gordon

November 13, 2013

It seems so unreal that your in heaven now.You were an Angel on earth and now your an angle in heaven.The sweetest person ill ever meet.your truly missed by everyone that knew you.prayers sent up for your two children and family during this time of loss.

November 13, 2013

Good bless the family of Connie. We pledge Zeta Phi Beta Soririty, Inc together March 1983 at JSU. Connie was sweet, loving and dear friend. My prayers are with you all for strength and peace. Lean on and Trust in God.
Edekia Nalls (Plaxico),
JSU Line Sister#12

November 13, 2013

With deepest sympathy
The staff at Parkwood Developmental Center
Valdosta, Georgia

Rhonda Rowe

November 13, 2013

Such a beautiful lady, inside and out that I was blessed to have worked beside years ago at Taylors Creek Elementary. We had so much fun at work. It was a joy to work with her. I have no doubt that she is with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ now and her smile is as big as ever.

SHELIA GOLDEN

November 13, 2013

I'AM SO SORRY TO HERE OF HER PASSING SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE I PRAY THAT THE PEACE OF GOD REST WITH YOU ALL.

November 12, 2013

Good bless the family of Connie. We pledge Zeta Phi Beta Soririty, Inc together Mrch 1983 at JSU. Connie was s weet loving and dear friend. My prayer are with you all for strength and peace. Lean on and Trust in God.

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