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Benegene Kring Obituary
Memorial services for Benegene Gann Kring, 68, of Houston will be held Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin with Brother Charles M. Roberts and Brother Ron Meadows officiating. Private graveside services will be held in the Whitehouse Cemetery. A "Celebration of Benegene's Life" will be held Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at The Pellazio, 12121 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas.
Benegene was born August 17, 1944 in Lufkin, Texas to Berta "Bert" (Williams) Gann and Woody Gann. She lost her battle with lobular breast cancer Saturday, October 27, 2012. Benegene earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Baylor University, Class of '66. She was a retired geophysicist with ExxonMobil and for most of her geophysical career was based in Houston. Other bases were New Orleans, Louisiana; Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Webridge, Surrey, England; and Denver Colorado.
Benegene had a passion for travel and during her life was fortunate enough to have visited many interesting places in the world. Organizational memberships include the Geophysical Society of Houston and Society of Exploration Geophysicists; Mary Hall Mantooth Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas; National Gann Family Historical Society; and Girl Scout Troop 72, whose members still get together. She was a charter member of Denman Avenue Baptist Church.
Benegene drew many loving and caring friendships into her life with her generous, compassionate, and joyful spirit. She created an extended family that included professional and long-time friends from all walks of life. This is especially true of her old EDPC co-workers.
Survivors include her father, Woody Gann and wife Charlene of Lufkin; brother, Tom Gann and Vicki Gann of Lufkin; sister, Natalie Crowson and husband Charles "Chuck" of Lufkin; niece, Laura Lester and husband Bill of Frisco; nephew, Nathan Gann and wife Crystal of Lufkin; great-nieces and great-nephews, Kate and Will Lester of Frisco and Cason and Cooper Perry of Lufkin; and a host of relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Berta "Bert" (Williams) Gann.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Benegene's memory to the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Office of Development-BCM, One Baylor Plaza, MS BCM 160, Houston, Texas 77030, or The Bert Gann Endowed Chair of Real Estate, c/o Angelina College, P.O. Box 1768, Lufkin, Texas 75902.
The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at Carroway Funeral Home.
Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.
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Rita Redd
October 23, 2019
I will always remember her beautiful smiling face when when she walked into my office at Gann Medford Real Estate, Inc. .. Always a happy smile, a friendly thought and a warm greeting. She was always positive. She is missed by all who knew her.
Betty Hendrick
November 3, 2012
Dear Family,
When my sister JoAnn told me the service ended with "Happy Trails to You", I agreed that because of Benegene, many folks were able to follow happier trails---what a remarkable lady!
C. Dean Kring
November 2, 2012
Benegene was an exceptional woman and will be missed.
Evette Wesley
November 2, 2012
I would like to express my deepest sympathy. It was indeed an honor to have Benegene as my Supervisor during her time at ExxonMobil. We often ran into each other at United Way events after she retired. And, we stayed in tough via facebook. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by everyone who knew her. May God bless you and be with you as you grieve your loss.
~Evette & Tatiana
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Gregg Welch
October 31, 2012
Rest in peace Benegene, I am honored that she was friends with my mother and my aunts. Benegene was like another Aunt to me. Benegene was always kind, sweet and bright. I am one of the many people that will always miss her.
The Houston MG Car Club, since 1971
Dwight Dawson
October 31, 2012
Benegene has been a very important person for the many M.G. enthusiasts in Houston. In 1971, she was one of a handful of people that so loved our LBCs (Little British Cars) that that they created the Houston MG Car Club. She is officially Member #2 in our roster of hundreds. Today there are 125 family memberships and hundreds of others that have participated in the club along the way.
Thank you Benegene, and SAFETY FAST!!
Houston MG Car Club
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Andrea (Red) Spillers
October 31, 2012
Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Earlyne Campbell
October 31, 2012
My sincere condolences on the loss of Benegene. I was not able to be around her once I married and moved to Hempstead, but I will always remember how kind and gracious she was to me during the few short years I was able to enjoy her company. May God give you his peace in knowing she is in a much better place.
BenandEllen Pyle
October 31, 2012
Our sincere sympathy to all the family of this lovely lady.
Loy Copeland-Jones
October 31, 2012
God bless a beautiful person.
Mary Helen Seago
October 30, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Benegene was a dear friend that I got to reacquaint with in the past several years. She brought such joy and happiness to those around her and was so giving to everyone,
Chuck Legarde
October 30, 2012
A beautiful soul and with a very kind heart. May you rest in peace.
David Dorsett
October 30, 2012
Woody, Charlene, Tom, Vicky, Natalie and all other family members. My condolences for your loss. May God comfort each of you during this time..
Mary Ann Russell (Owens)
October 30, 2012
I cherish the happy memories of Benegene and I playing with Tom and Natalie at the Gann's home on Vine Drive. What fun we had dreaming of becoming teachers, a concert pianist, and apparently a Geophysicist. How smart and lovng Benegene was. I treasure my many memories. She always gave to others and lifted our spirits. Take good care of each other.
RANDALL B. PALMORE
October 30, 2012
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE GANN & KRING FAMILIES DURING THESE TRYING TIMES...
RANDALL B. PALMORE
Pipper Dean
October 30, 2012
Natalie, Tom and Family -
So many are in awe of your keeping such loving vigil with Benegene, with the supportive relationship you all shared. And as I grieve, I'll tell the stories... and be grateful for the lessons she showed me this last year ... and will treasure the memories.
Don Kennedy
October 29, 2012
Natalie and Tom May Benegene Rest in Peace with no more hurting. She is now resting in the hands of the Lord till we meet again with her. She was a very sweet lady.
October 29, 2012
Tom and Vicky....thinking of you in this time of sorrow....Jeanie Freeman Harper
Patty Fleming
October 29, 2012
Natalie, Tom, and family,
Benegene was one of those angels on earth, who touched the lives of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patty Fleming
October 29, 2012
From our school days to our adult years, one thing about Benegene never changed, she made everyone around her feel happy. She had precious gifts. God bless her Soul.
Butch
October 29, 2012
A very sweet and special lady. She will be greatly missed. My prayers have been with her, and now will continue for her family.
Yvonne Tew Longoria (Waltrip Class 1962)
Anne Reeckmann
October 29, 2012
A wonderful strong woman and a true pioneer. She will be missed by her many friends from ExxonMobil. She led the way for women in the oil industry.
Ray & Judy Farrell
October 29, 2012
Benegene will be missed by many in the Houston geophysical community. Working with Benegene at Seiscom Delta was a great pleasure. Memories of sharing home room and classes at Waltrip High School in Houston with Benegene make this loss even more bittersweet. May God bless and comfort your family in this difficult time.
With Carole Estes Hawkins May 26, 2010
October 29, 2012
Luncheon at Brenda Wilson Hederhorst's May 26, 2011
Sharon McDonald
October 29, 2012
Natalie, Tom and family, may you find comfort in the love of Benegne, felt by all. Her battle has ended, but her spirit will live on. Sharon Metcalf McDonald
October 29, 2012
Woody, To & Natilie, Just want you to know that my heart & prayers are with you. Benegene will be greatly missed by all.
Richard and Jo Ann Rainwater
October 29, 2012
Benegene was a friend to many, and we feel blessed to be in that company. Her enthusiasm was infectious, and her picture reflects the joy she found in life and conveyed to all who knew her. We extend our sincere sympathy to Woody, Tom and Natalie and her extended family.
Rita Redd
October 29, 2012
A wonderful lady, loved by all. I so much enjoyed our visits when she came by GMRE to visit Tom. I am proud to have known her and she will be missed.
Pat Cantrell
October 29, 2012
Benegene had a precious, sweet, loving spirit and she will be missed by all who were blessed to know her.
We will cherish our memories of her forever.
May God comfort your family in this time of sorrow.
October 29, 2012
Woody, Charlene, Tom, Vicki, Natalie, Chuck and all the family--may God keep His loving arms around all of you and comfort you during, and forever past, this heart-breaking time of your lives. Our deepest sympathy, Kent and Anzo (Ann) Richardson
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