1936
Bettie
2005
Bettie Benson
November 2, 1936 — November 5, 2005
Bettie Jean Benson of Potosi, Missouri, departed this life on November 5, 2005 at her residence, having reached the age of 69 years and 3 days. She was born on November 2, 1936 at Flat River, Missouri, a daughter of the late Arnell Sumpter and Velma (Westbrook) Sumpter.
Bettie was united in marriage to Alfred Benson, Sr. on October 2, 1954 at Mineral Point, Missouri, and to this union seven children were born. Alfred preceded Bettie in death on January 22, 1993.
In addition to her parents and husband, Bettie was preceded in death by two sons, Alfred Benson, Jr. and Stephen Benson; three brothers, Richard Jones, Darrell Sumpter and James Forrester, a sister Juanita Jones and one grandson Jeremy Nickelson.
Bettie was a loving and devoted wife and mother, a dear sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was a member of the VFW Women?s Auxiliary. She will truly be missed.
Those who remain to mourn the passing of her life include her children, Juanita Benson of Gulf Port, MS, Beverly Strong of Potosi, Teresa Benson and special friend, Ron Johnson of Caledonia, Stanley Benson of Potosi, and James ?Pete? Benson and wife, Donna of Potosi; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Wanda Sumpter, of Potosi, sister-in-law, Delores Sumpter of OK; special friend, Ray Turner of Bonne Terre; nieces; nephews and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her.
Funeral services were held at 1 PM on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at the Britton Chapel with Rev. Rick Wade officiating. Those serving as pallbearers were Jason Benson, James ?Pete? Benson, Joe Nettles Jr., Justin Neal, Brian Benson, J.D. Boyett, Joe Nettles, Sr. and Brandon McClain.
Interment and final prayers were held in Hopewell Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Britton Funeral Home.
Bettie was united in marriage to Alfred Benson, Sr. on October 2, 1954 at Mineral Point, Missouri, and to this union seven children were born. Alfred preceded Bettie in death on January 22, 1993.
In addition to her parents and husband, Bettie was preceded in death by two sons, Alfred Benson, Jr. and Stephen Benson; three brothers, Richard Jones, Darrell Sumpter and James Forrester, a sister Juanita Jones and one grandson Jeremy Nickelson.
Bettie was a loving and devoted wife and mother, a dear sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was a member of the VFW Women?s Auxiliary. She will truly be missed.
Those who remain to mourn the passing of her life include her children, Juanita Benson of Gulf Port, MS, Beverly Strong of Potosi, Teresa Benson and special friend, Ron Johnson of Caledonia, Stanley Benson of Potosi, and James ?Pete? Benson and wife, Donna of Potosi; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Wanda Sumpter, of Potosi, sister-in-law, Delores Sumpter of OK; special friend, Ray Turner of Bonne Terre; nieces; nephews and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her.
Funeral services were held at 1 PM on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at the Britton Chapel with Rev. Rick Wade officiating. Those serving as pallbearers were Jason Benson, James ?Pete? Benson, Joe Nettles Jr., Justin Neal, Brian Benson, J.D. Boyett, Joe Nettles, Sr. and Brandon McClain.
Interment and final prayers were held in Hopewell Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Britton Funeral Home.
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