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Joan Benson Obituary
Joan was born May 10, 1937 in Huntington, the daughter of Dewey Schele and Gladys Margrete (Denney) Kline. She graduated from Huntington Township High School in 1955 and married Verlin "Jerry" Benson Aug. 20, 1960 at College Park United Brethren Church in Huntington. She worked at Fort Wayne Imaging Center as a bookkeeper and was an excellent seamstress.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Verlin "Jerry" Benson, of Huntington; four sons, Bradley (Lorri) Benson, of Columbia City, Bevan Benson, of Ingleside, Texas, Brady (Jodi) Benson, of Huntington, and Blake Benson, of Cincinnati, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Rachel Harkin, Adam Brinneman, Jenna Millican, Brook Hardin, Celsey Brinneman, Brandon Benson and A.J. Benson; and three great-grandchildren, Elle Hardin, Wyatt Thacker and Duke Harkin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, D.B. Kline and Don Kline; a sister, Gloria Jean Kline; her step-mother, Leota Dormire Kline; and a step-brother, Lex Dormire.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 W. Park Dr., Huntington. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Rev. Richard Strick officiating. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Huntington County.
Preferred memorials are to St. Peter's First Community Church, Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Cancer Services for Huntington County or United Cerebral Palsy, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 W. Park Dr., Huntington, Ind., 46750. Sign the online guestbook at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Joan Marcel Benson.
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Shelba Jane (Denney) Eubank
October 24, 2016
So sorry to hear about Joan. Sending prayers to her family.
Debbi Kline
October 16, 2016
Dear Friends and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Jo's passing. My heart goes out to everyone.
I feel very fortunate I was able to be a part of her life and this great family called The Benson's.The way all of you live, love and
each other, is an example many people need in their lives.I regret I will not be able to attend the services ,as it appears, Steve had last minute plans to go ,wish I had known. Aunt Jo , was certainly the pillar that did all she could behind the scenes to keep everyone close.
So many things about Aunt Jo that amaze me, from her sausage and biscuits to her readily availabe wisdom she shared to us all.Aunt Jo, I love you and the beautiful family you created .Your influence in each of our lives extends miles.Forever our lives are changed because we were lucky enough to be part of yours . God Bless You All, Debbi and forever you will be missed.
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