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Ollie Benjamin Obituary
Services for Ollie Mae Benjamin will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013 at St. James Memorial Catholic Church 714 Winn Street in Alexandria. Father Thompson will officiate.
Burial will be in the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Natchez. Visitation will be held Friday, July 19, 2013 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Robinson Family Mortuary, 192 Pinegrove Drive, Pineville.
Ollie Mae Benjamin entered into eternal life peacefully at age of 85 on July 11, 2013 in her home. She was born January 7, 1928 to Fred and Pearl Vercher in Cloutierville. She was baptized at an early age at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cloutierville. She was a faithful member of St. James Memorial Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Phelp Benjamin; one sister, Velma Lee Wright; one grandson, Edward Allen Benjamin Jr., and one great-granddaughter, Arlene Ne'Shay Matthews.
She married Phelp Benjamin on September 19, 1948 and to this union 2 girls and 6 boys were born. Ollie loved flowers and children. Her favorite song was "This Little Light of Mine, I am Going to Let it Shine", she did let her light shine and it will continue to shine in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her memories will always be cherished by her children, Maxine B. Williams (James), Mary Benjamin both of Alexandria, Phelph W. Benjamin (Roger Mae) of Sunnyvale, Texas,Edward A. Benjamin (Sharrine) of Royce City, Texas, Joseph I. Benjamin (Hilda) of Piano, Texas, Mark D. Benjamin (Teresa) of Alexandria, Tommy Benjamin of Arlington ,Texas and John Benjamin (Kenisha) of Mesquite, Texas; five brothes Fred Vercher Jr. of Shreveport, Bobbie Vercher of Los Angeles, California, Sterling Vercher of Inglewood, California, John Vercher of Los Angeles, California, and Shelley Vercher(Johnetta) of Alexandria; 19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ollie Benjamin
Glennie
July 24, 2013
May God bless and keep all of you. Dea was an inspiration to the neighborhood, a good mom, cook and disciplinary to all off us. The uttermost respect and love goes from my heart to all of you. Learn to let your light shine and keep God first in your life.
Tracey LaCour Gray
July 22, 2013
Sending prayers & condolences to the family. May God bless you all.
July 21, 2013
MY SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES BE WITH THE BENJAMIN FAMILY.YOU WILL BE MISS DEARLY FROM YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.WHILE YOU ON EARTH YOUR FAMILY CHERISH EACH AND EVERY DAY WITH YOU.YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU IN THAIR HART.YOU ARE NOW IN A PEACEFUL PLACE.GALDYS MARSHALL/7/20/13/LOUISIANA
Elaine Lewis-Teartt
July 21, 2013
Dear Mary and the Benjamin family. So very sorry to hear about your Mom. May she rest in peace and may you always cherish the time and memories that she shared. May God bless you all. Love from the Lewis family.
Diane Lewis Harris
July 21, 2013
My condolences to Maxine and Mary and all
of the Benjamin family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
July 21, 2013
Our love and prayers to the Benjamin family from all the Lacours, morans, metoyers who loved her dearly
Theresa Metoyer
Pat Sibley-Davis
July 20, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
LINDA WHITE
July 19, 2013
MARK & FAMILY,
I AM VERY SORROW TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER. MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
LINDA PERRY WHITE
Annie Frazier
July 19, 2013
May the peace and the comfort of God be with the families in Jesus name.Amen
Jimmy Foster
July 19, 2013
Mark, and all of the family. I will be thinking of you during your sorrow and grief. I know you will miss her. Mark, you've always been a great friend.
Thelma Lotts
July 19, 2013
Mark and all of the Benjamin family, we are so sorry to hear about your mom. I remember her while growing up in Woodside. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. She was always willing to give and help the children of the neighborhood. Her kindness was a light to all who knew her. She will be missed. Take comfort in knowing she is with The Lord.
Our deepest sympathy,
Rev. Joseph and Mrs. Thelma Weekly Lotts
Ball, LA
July 19, 2013
Our heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. 'Dea' was an inspiration to all. Death may separate friends and family, but the beautiful memories, we cherish, will remain deep in our hearts. May God's grace strengthen you, light your way and give you comfort during this most difficult time. Sending our love to you all .....
Rosalyn & Danny LaCour
July 19, 2013
The memories of our lovely Ollie will linger in my mind forever. All the times we talked and laughed. I thank God that she was a part of my life. We will miss her dearly, but "My God shall supply all our need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." She lived close to God. Family, may we do the same. Sis Rev. Gladys
Lorena McCree
July 19, 2013
To Mary & Maxine and the entire Bejamin & Vercher families; may you continue to find peace in the word of God and draw strength from each other in times like these.
July 19, 2013
My prayers and condolences to the family.
July 19, 2013
Our prayers and sympathy go out to all of you. Dear was a true friend/neighbor, always had kind words for all. Love you all, Mr /Mrs. Leo Smith Sr.
July 19, 2013
No words can express the loss. She was "Dear" to everyone she met. We have so many childhood memories and then some. Stay strong, from your friend, neighbor, confidant, etc.. We are just a phone call, away.
Cynthia and Torre' Price.
SDM
July 18, 2013
May God bless and keep you all. Stay close and let your light shine. May God be forever with all.
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