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Carmen Bentz Obituary

Carmen Jenkins Bentz, 93, of Johns Island passed away on Sunday December 17. J. Henry Stuhr Downtown Chapel

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Dec. 20, 2023.

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Perry Thompson

April 22, 2024

"Shing" Bentz will always hold a dear place in my heart as one of the kindest, most hospitable people I have ever met. She always had kind words for everyone and was a true people person. When my brother passed away 16 years ago, she helped to provide solice and comfort to me and my parents during our time of grieving. I never will forget what she did for me and my family.

Heaven has gained a beautiful soul and she will surely be missed by her family, especially Terri and Earl. God Bless the family and I hope the Bentz family finds peace, comfort and love. I sure do miss Shing.

Cathy Hyatt

December 26, 2023

Dear Terrie,
So very sorry t hear of your mom´s passing. My Mom was th same age when she passed 3 yrs ago. Just let her memories fill your heart with blessings and not sadness. Hard to do, but my live n prayers are with you now.

Mike and Brenda Wells

December 22, 2023

So sorry to hear about your loss. Out thoughts and prayers are with all. Carmen was such a special person and loved very much.

Bill Fowler

December 21, 2023

Dear Earl and Terri,
I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Shing was family, a Jenkins cousin, and a sweet person. So many years have past since the days on Bentz Road and the Wadmalaw little league practices. Many of the kids on the team are gone, and now a team mother is too. My deepest sympathy to you and your families.

Bill Fowler, Rockville

Muriel Leap Bellah

December 21, 2023

Shing, as we knew her, was a Friend of my Mom and Dad´s. I remember her as kind, caring, and full of fun

Lucia Walpole Welch

December 21, 2023

Shing was one of my first cousins. She had such a gentle, kind personality and always loved being around her.

M. Elaine Proctor

December 20, 2023

Earl, Terri, and Family, I am so deeply sorry to hear of Shing´s passing. What a dear sweet lady and such a dedicated nurse. Have y´all in my thoughts and prayers. Sending love and that your faith will guide your way. God Bless.

Brenda Haile

December 20, 2023

Carmen and I worked together for many years as school nurses. I learned so much from her and loved her. May she rest in God´s peace.

Courtney Morris-West

December 20, 2023

Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember someone so special!

Stacy Redman

December 20, 2023

Dear Terri so sorry for your loss. I loved your Mom. She is at peace now. May her memory be eternal. Stacy Redman

Terri Hankins Bowey

December 19, 2023

We sure loved Mrs. Bentz as she was our school Nurse at St. Johns for many years. I'm a personal friend of Terri's and I spent time with them back in the 60's, as we grew up on the Island. Peace to the family.

Robin Rhea

December 19, 2023

My heartfelt sympathy to the Jenkins-Bentz family.

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St. John's Episcopal Churchyard

3673 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455

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St. John's Episcopal Churchyard

3673 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455

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