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Ann Benfield Obituary
Ann K. Benfield passed away November 25, 2014.
Ann grew up in Boyertown, PA daughter of Curtis and Stella (Kolb) Benfield and sister of Louise Kolb. She said often how wonderful her childhood was and how she enjoyed being able to see many of her relatives often.
Ann graduated from Boyertown Area High School, a member of the Class of 1964. In high school, she was a nationally recognized member of the Debate Club along with her cousin, Charles.
After high school, Ann moved to Washington, D.C. to attend George Washington University, she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and served as president of her Sorority, Chi Omega.
After attending Law school in Kentucky, Ann spent the bulk of her law career as clerk, and later head clerk for a 6th district federal court judge.
While in Louisville Ann was an active member of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and the Women's Lawyers Association. Ann supported her community as a rape crisis counselor and a hospice volunteer.
Ann returned to PA, Gettysburg, in 2005 and ran a small horse farm in with her partner. Sadly, a fall that resulted in a brain injury ended that chapter in Ann's life. The last couple of years Ann spent enjoying life as much as possible in assisted living in Westminster, MD.
Ann was a member of the The Good Shepard UCC in Boyertown, PA.
Memorial services will be on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, 254 E. Main St., Westminster.
A Memorial service is also planned for Boyertown, PA in early January, 2015. A notice will be posted in the Boyertown, Pottstown and Reading newspapers.
Ann is survived by her partner Sherrie, cousins and many friends.
Ann touched lives of many people, her warm smile and generous spirit will be missed.
Online condolences may be offered at www.FletcherFuneralHome.net.
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Memories and Condolences
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Angela Allen
December 20, 2014
My thoughts are with you. I remember Ann well. I am judge Allen's daughter, Angela. She was devoted to him.
December 17, 2014
Ann was a loving friend and a kind, compassionate person. She always had a ready smile and took joy in spending time with her friends and family. She was one of the first people I met on my first day of law school and I'll always remember her warm smile. We will miss her. Karen and Greg
Maggie Tavares
December 15, 2014
Sherrie, my thoughts are with you. Time heals the sadness, but the memories stay forever.
December 14, 2014
Rest in Peace Ann. God Bless to Sherrie.
Sherrie Polk
December 14, 2014
A light for my sweetheart, my love, my friend.
Judy Weber
December 7, 2014
So sorry I used to cut Anns hair
December 6, 2014
Ann and I were cheerleaders together at Boyertown High School - what fun we had! She was a great friend and lovely person. I am so sad to hear of her passing. My condolences to Sherrie. Ann, you will be missed by many.
- Pat Conrad, Malvern, Pennsylvania
December 6, 2014
Ann and I were cheerleaders together at Boyertown High School - what fun we had! She was enthusiastic, friendly, cheerful and a great friend. I am so sorry to hear of her passing and send condolences to Sherrie. You will be missed by many, Ann.
JoAnn Dale
December 5, 2014
I knew Ann well while she lived in Louisville. We clerked together for Judge Allen and enjoyed social time together. When she discovered her interest in Paso Finos, her horse Paco stayed at my farm and we enjoyed riding together. She was an energetic soul, full of life and courageous in her struggles with depression. My thoughts are with those she has left behind.
Jerry Wallace
December 4, 2014
I worked with Ann at the Federal Courthouse in Louisville for many
years. Although we worked for different Judges, I had many occasions to read her work. Ann was an accomplished legal writer whose insight and analysis of complex issues was unparalleled. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her, both as a
consummate professional and as a kind and caring person.
Rest in Peace, Ann
Kerri Richards
December 3, 2014
We got to know Ann and Sherrie when they kept their horses here for a couple of years. Ann always had a smile and loved to visit. We were saddened to hear of Ann's passing. RIP Ann. You will be missed by all.
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