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Benadine Shealy Obituary

Shealy, Benadine ALBANY Benadine Shealy, 94, passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2021, surrounded by her family. Benadine was born in Semora, N.C. to the late Joseph Faulkner and Maggie Lee Faulkner. She was the youngest of nine children. Benadine moved to Albany where she met and married Eugene Shealy. Three children were born of that union, Wayne (deceased), Rosalind and Dean. Benadine attended Alfred University earning a degree in Cosmetology. Benadine worked in claims at Blue Cross/Blue Shield and retired from the company. She then opened her own beauty salon and operated it for several years. She is survived by her daughter, Rosalind (Dannie) Chapman; and son, Dean Shealy; granddaughters, Alexis Bowen and Danielle Shealy; great-grandsons, Felton White, Anthony White, Milan Maggs and Julien Stewart. Service will be Tuesday, October 12, at Union Missionary Baptist Church, 3 Morton Ave., Albany. Visitation, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Service, 12 p.m. Interment, Memory Gardens.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 11, 2021.

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Anne Davies

October 24, 2021

Dean, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I hope you find comfort knowing she loved all of you.

Gina Yarn

October 12, 2021

To the Shealy family your Mom was a Blessing to my Mom (Eleanor Garland) and the BOND they shared will always stay in my heart and be the example of a faithful, reliable, supportive true friend. Thank you for sharing your Mom and may you find the comfort and peace knowing she's at peace

ernest e prather

October 12, 2021

Dear Aunt Nora. You are what strong ladies are made of. You never let anyone one tell you, you couldn't. Love Ernie

Danielle Jenise McNeil

October 12, 2021

I will really miss you Aunt Noy!!! Loved everything about you!!! Use to love when grandpa Clay would bring us to your house and you would show us all of the plants and flowers in your huge beautiful yard!!! Always offering us something to eat or drink!!! And updating Grandpa about the family business!!! Simply the best SIP beautiful Auntie!!!

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Diane Bodrick

October 11, 2021

Auntie, You were our last true matriarch. We all truly loved and admired you and all that you accomplished in your lifetime. You set the bar high. We will miss you...rest in eternal peace and love.

Audrey Vassell

October 11, 2021

You will always have a special place in my heart. I will miss you terribly, but I know you're with our loving Father in Heaven. Rest easy Aunti

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Union Missionary Baptist Church

3 Morton, Ave, Albany, NY 12202

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12

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Union Missionary Baptist Church

3 Morton, Ave, Albany, NY 12202

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Garland Brothers Funeral Home - Albany

75 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12210

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