Leona Lee Benes
Posted By Families Firstcare On September 2, 2019 @ 3:54 am In Obituaries | 6 Comments
Leona Lee Benes, 60, of Richmond Hill passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice.
The Wayne County native attended New Life Church in Richmond Hill. She worked numerous jobs throughout the years from Gene’s Starter and Generator to sewing at Ashely Manufacturing, but she cherished the time working with kids the most. She was a loving Mother, Wife, Sister, Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin and friend. She enjoyed her church, camping, sewing and spending time with her Grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her Mother Nancy Strickland and her Grandparents Ella and Edward Fultz.
Survivors are her husband of 20 years Stephen Benes of Richmond Hill; Sons Rex (Jenna) Lewis, David (Ryan) Lewis and Silas (Rebecca) Lewis; Daughters Nancy (Spencer) Davis, Faith (Taylor) Thornton and Brenda (Kyle) Alewine; Step daughters Laura (Matt) Rodgers, Dara Benes and Tamar Benes; Eighteen Grandchildren and Two Great Grandchildren; Sister Ella (Mike) Hodges; Brother Ray Strickland; Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and other extended family
Memorial Service will be held Monday, September 2, at 2 pm at New Life Church in Richmond Hill with Pastor Ryan Ogden officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Life Church of Richmond Hill.
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Sorry, did not make to service… I loved her and she was loved by many.. My deepest heartfelt condolences to each and all… Love you all..
So sorry for your loss. She was so kind to us when we met her. May you find comfort knowing she is home with her Heavenly Father and in no more pain! Hugs. Love, Christopher and Sandy Gurin (Rebecca’s grandparents)
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of a very kind and gentle lady. It’s important to grieve, but equally important to celebrate her life, and the love she shared with us xxx
Sorry for your loss, she’ll be missed by many. I never got to meet her, but she’s the mother of one of the most loving, sweetest person ever. She’s my Niece, married to my nephew. Sending love & prayers from Florida.
Love you all, Aunt Pam❤️
Sorry to hear the loss of Mrs. Benes this broke my heart. I enjoyed working with her at the school and getting to know her. She had a heart of gold loved her family and grandbabies, and enjoyed her time fishing. Until we meet again RIP FLY HIGH ANGEL!
CHRISTINE WEHRLE
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Our sincerest condolences for your loss. Mrs. Leona was a beautiful lady who loved children a lot. We were very lucky to meet her and know her. We will miss her!
We wish you can get some comfort during this most difficult times, knowing how much she was loved by everybody who knew her.
Sincerely
The Badea family