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Catherine Benford Obituary
Catherine Benford, 79, of Bryan passed away Thursday, September 6, 2007 at her residence. Services are set for 1 p.m. Saturday, September 15 at Peaceful Rest Baptist Church. The Revs. Charles Jefferson and Chris Goins will officiate. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, September 14 at Daniel & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Bryan.
Catherine was born April 18, 1928 in Wheelock, Texas. She retired from the College Station Medical Center.
Survivors include her sons, Terry Ray Benford of Dallas, James Lee Benford of Hempstead, Texas, Timothy Benford, Charles Ray Benford, both of Houston, Clifton Benford of College Station, Leslie Benford of Baytown, Texas, Quincy Benford, Nolan Benford, Richard Benford, Alonzo Benford, Dexter Carl Benford and Jason Benford, all of Bryan; daughters, Joyce Allen of Bryan, Jacqueline Ruth Bassett of Houston and Celestine Dove of Round Rock, Texas; sisters, Josephine Rice of Fresno, Calif., Billie Jean Graham of Arlington, Texas, and Wilma Stewart of Fort Worth, Texas; and brothers, James Taylor, Cliffton Taylor and Ernest Taylor of San Francisco.
Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Benford
Sylvia and Aama Wilson
September 21, 2007
Felicia you are in our prayers as is your husband and his whole family. We love you and pray you find comfort in Jesus.
Judy Riddle
September 21, 2007
Felicia and Alonzo and family may you find peace in the prayers of God. We are praying for you always. Call me if you need anything.
Debra Robinson-Morris
September 19, 2007
To the family may GOD bless you and give you peace and comfort.
Lerleane Clay
September 18, 2007
Tim
My prayers go out to you and your family.
Clay Family
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Ruth Alvarez
September 18, 2007
Joyce,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Emma Cooper-Thompson
September 17, 2007
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.
ELOYCE AND WILLIAM GRIMES
September 17, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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David P. Marion
September 16, 2007
To express our deep sympathy to you in your loss.
The American Legion
Earl Graham Post 159
Commander
Charles H. and Eldith Benford, Jr
September 16, 2007
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.
Charlotte Jones
September 16, 2007
To Joyce whom I work with for a long time at GTE and James my classmate(1973).May God comfort and keep you.I am thinking of you.
Charlotte Brown Jones
Shunda Boutte
September 15, 2007
May God be with you all during your time of sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy.
cynthia benford
September 15, 2007
my God keep and bless all of you
I will keep you in my thoughts ,
prayers as always,hope to see you later.
elma jackson-green
September 15, 2007
To Joyce (James) and family, I know there are no words that can ease the pain of losing a mother, so I will just say that.. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
your classmate
CAROLYN ROBERTSON
September 14, 2007
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF
SADNESS.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
GOD BLESE AND CONFORT YOU
Yvonne Ann Evans
September 14, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Clinton & Margaret Lewis
September 14, 2007
Celeste, may God be with you and your family during this time. we love you.
Carolyn (Missy) Green
September 14, 2007
Your family is in our prayers. We pray for peace in your hour of bereavement.
Jessie Dove
September 14, 2007
To the Benford family,
May God be with you all during your time of sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy.
The Dove family
Steven &Edith Houston
September 14, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
mary hubert
September 14, 2007
To the benford family:
May God be with you all and bring peace to you, I feel like part of the family love you all much I am praying for you keep God first always and forever be blessed
LOVE MARY HUBERT-FOSTER
Jacqueline Mitchell
September 14, 2007
Joyce, Jackie may God put his arms around your family and keep you doing this time of need.
Love all of you.
Jacqueline (Sue Ross) Mitchell
W.T & Linda (Druery) Gilbert, Jr.
September 14, 2007
To The Benford Family,
May God give you comfort at this time.
Brenda Neblett-Peterson
September 14, 2007
Ted & Dexter Carl,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. God will take care of you and your family.
Brenda Neblett-Peterson
September 14, 2007
Ted & Dexter Carl,
so sorry to hear of your loss. God will take care of you & your family.
Brenda Neblett-Peterson
September 14, 2007
Ted & Dexter Carl,
so sorry to hear of your loss. God will take care of you and your family.
sharron smith
September 14, 2007
we love you bay this is the smith family and c-note
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