Erica Ruth Benson

Erica Ruth Benson Erica Ruth Benson passed away suddenly on Saturday September 19th, 2015. Born on November 8th, 1967 at St. Vincent's Hospital Bridgeport CT, Erica was the daughter of Richard and Gretchen Gale. She grew up in Fairfield, Ct followed by Dayton, Ohio where she graduated from Archbishop Alter High School, Class of 85. Upon graduation, she moved to Boston, Ma to live with her sister Gigi Benson. While in Boston, Erica worked for a clothing store. She was promoted and transferred to New York City to Manage their Flag Ship Store. After a brief stay in NYC she moved to South Carolina where she graduated from the University of South Carolina in Columbia as a Registered Nurse. Her passion for helping people led her to a successful career as a Critical Care Nurse at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, SC. During her time as a Critical Care Nurse, Erica had a son Matthew Richard Benson-Miller born July 21st, 2009. Being a mother was her biggest accomplishment and Passion. She is predeceased by her Father, Richard Benson and brother Scott Benson. She is survived by son, Matthew Benson-Miller, her mother Gretchen Benson Hilton Head, SC, sisters Gretchen (GIGI) Benson Merrimack, NH, Jane Paff, Joplin, Mo, Catherine Benson Charleston, Sc BROTHER, Christopher Benson, Charleston, SC, her Godchildren and Nieces Taylor & Mackenzie Frazier, Boston, Ma and other Nieces and Nephews. Services are pending. In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to the Matthew Benson-Miller Foundation, St. Mary's Bank, Manchester, New Hampshire