SHERMANITTA M. BENSON

BENSON, Shermanitta M., aresident of Ellenwood, GAand formerly of Montgomery,Alabama resident passedaway on Monday, April 14,2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 2 p.m.from People's Baptist Church,1522 Carrie Street, Montgomery, AL 36106 with Rev. GraceWashington, Lovelife ChristianFellowship, Lithonia GA, pastor officiating. Interment willfollow in Eastwood MemorialGarden with Ross-Clayton Funeral Home, Inc., directing.Visitation/Family Hour will beheld Friday, April 18, 2008 at5:30-6:30 p.m. from Ross-Clayton Funeral Home Chapel.The body will lie in state, atthe church, one hour prior toservice.She is survived by her lovingand devoted mother, Ms. Gabrella Benson, Montgomery,AL; father, Mr. Jimmy (Thelma) Brown, Jr. Greensboro,AL; two sisters of dedication,Rosetta Benson, SharonOrum, both of Montgomery,AL; a loving and devoted fiance', Mr. Thomas Campbell,Ellenwood, GA; two step-sisters, Ms. Voncille Johnson,Newburn, AL, Coranita (Melvin) Burt, Columbus, Ohio;two step-brothers, Mr. Melvin(Genveva) Bell, Greensboro,AL, Mr. Ken (Sheryl) Smith, Tuscaloosa, AL; nephew, MasterJustin Orum; four aunts; onedevoted and caring aunt,Jannie Rose Benson Montgomery, AL; five uncles; onedevoted uncle, Mr. Bobby(JuneBug÷ (Carolyn) Benson,Montgomery, AL; one great-aunt, Mrs. Mattie M. Street,Montgomery, AL; loving anddevoted cousins, Valerie (Rena÷ Benson, Christopher (Stella) Gholston, both of Jonesboro, GA, Shanta (WillieRieves, Jr.) Courtney, Charniece, Curlese(Ce.Ce.)Chauncey, Desher (Dee) Benson all of Montgomery, AL;one God- Sister, R'nitta Burch Montgomery, AL; Her extended family members areas follows: Mr. Threadwell (Tommye) Campbell Jr. of Decatur, GA, Mr. Threadwell Campbell III, Coco Beach, FL, Masters Trenton Campbell,Marietta, GA, Tommye EliseCampbell, Marietta,GA, Terrance (Tonya) Campbell,Houston, TX; a devoted andloving friend, Erica Brits. Shermanitta leaves to cherish ahost of other relatives, friendsand Alpha Kappa Alpha Soros.