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Isabelle Benane Obituary

JAN. 6, 1913 - DEC. 5, 2008
Isabelle M. Benane, 95, died Friday morning December 5, 2008 at Guardian Care in Zebulon.
She was born January 6, 1913 to the late Hugh McPerson and Harriette Nobel McPherson in Dundee, Quebec Canada. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters as well as her husband, George Benane. The Benane's lived in Fort Covington, NY for 47 years before moving to Wendell in 1983. Mrs. Benane will be lovingly remembered by her children and grandchildren as a wonderful mother and devoted wife.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Wendell United Methodist Church. Burial will be at a later date in Fort Covington, NY.
She is survived by her sons, John S. Benane (Patricia) and Alvin G. Benane (Shawnee) of Wendell, Howard K. Benane (Patricia) of Meridan, CT; daughters, Constance F. Black of Reno, NV, Iris E. Villeneuve of Columbia, MD, Joyce H. Allen of Barrington, IL, Martha H. Raynor (Dave) of Tucumcari, NM, Helen L. Hawkins (Howard) of Ellicottville, NY; 26 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Guardian Care for their dedicated service they gave to their beloved mother and grandmother.
Memorials may be made to Wendell United Methodist Church, PO Box 1925, Wendell, NC 27591 or to the charity of your choice.
The family will receive friends following the service in the Wendell United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall and other times will be at the home of John and Pat Benane, 1517 Marshburn Rd., Wendell.
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Published by The News & Observer on Dec. 7, 2008.

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Evelyn Hawkins, Joan & Colin Boyle

December 9, 2008

To the entire Benane extended family,
Our hearts are with you at this sad time. Even though your Mom lived to be 95, it is still hard to say "good bye". She was a very special lady who was the head of a very special family. The times we spent with your Mom through the years will be cherished. Sincerely,

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