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Gracie Benjamin Obituary

Gracie Rebecca Benjamin WANDO, SC - Gracie Rebecca Benjamin, 17, of Wando, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Friday, December 2, 2016. Her Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2016 in The Church at LifePark, 1151 George Browder Blvd., at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in The Church at LifePark. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL. Gracie was born April 16, 1999 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of Kevin Owen Benjamin and Pamela Gayle Benton Benjamin. She was a student at Wando High School. Gracie was a loving daughter, sister and friend to many. Her smile and sense of humor lit up the world and brought joy to all of our hearts. She was a hard worker and such a responsible teenager. She enjoyed her summer jobs at Wild Dunes eating her share of ice cream and giving large helpings to her friends. Her compassion for others was a characteristic that stood out especially while visiting her grandmother and bringing many smiles to the staff at Sandpiper. Gracie was in the Health Sciences Program at Wando High and was paving the way to enter a career in the nursing field. In addition to her mother, Gracie is survived by her grandmother, Deloris Benjamin of Mt. Pleasant and siblings, Alyssa (Michael) Schmieder of Huger, SC, Steven A. Benjamin of Charleston, SC, and Shana (Missroon) Lowe of Pensacola, FL; along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Kevin Benjamin. Gracie loved animals, especially dogs and her cat, Smokey. She and her sister, Alyssa shared an indescribable bond that was much more than just a special sister connection. She loved family dinners, the beach, shooting skeet, surfing and boating with her dad, family and friends. She spent much time with her St. Stephens family, sharing holidays and love with the little ones. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Church at LifePark, 1151 George Browder Blvd., Mt Pleasant, SC 29466; Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Rd., North Charleston, SC 29406, or to the Alzheimer's Association SC Chapter, 2090 Executive Hall Road, Suite 130, Charleston, SC 29407. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2016.

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Amy Hardee

November 26, 2019

Dear Pam and family, you are especially in our prayers at the anniversary of Gracie's passing. May God continue to give you strength and peace. With our love, Amy, Johnny and Sierra Hardee

Angel Brewster

December 28, 2016

Gracie, I can't believe you are gone forever. You well always be in my heart. You well always be the bestest friend who had my heart since middle school.

Colin Benjamin

December 28, 2016

Pam there are no words that i can say at this time.She was special to all of us.

Valerie Morton

December 16, 2016

Pam,
Gracie left a legacy of compassion, kindness and love. It was evident in how she lived her short years and by the many people and lives she touched. She was special, she was God's gift and she will live in your heart forever. I am praying that God grants you strength and courage and that he will comfort you.

Amy Hovatter Hardee

December 12, 2016

Dear Pam,You & your family are very much in our prayers, hearts & thoughts at this heartbreaking time. May God grant you strength & serenity in the days ahead. With our love & sincerest sympathy, Amy Johnny & Sierra

Eve Blumenstock

December 9, 2016

Pam, I am so sorry to hear about Gracie. Heaven gained an angel much too soon. My deepest sympathies. Many prayers for peace during this incredibly difficult time.

Frank Riccio

December 9, 2016

Gracie,we watched you grow from a little girl into a young lady, your Daddy was so proud of you, you always looked out for your grandma and she loved you more than words can describe. I write with a very heavy heart.if anyone needs anything please let us know. love the Riccio's

Teresa Bazzell

December 8, 2016

Alyssa and Family. We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you amd may God give you strength through this very difficult time.

Charlene Henderson- Alderman

December 7, 2016

Pam I am so sorry for your loss may God give you peace and comfort.

Marianne Ezman

December 7, 2016

So sorry for your loss. We lost our daughter two years ago to an incurable illness and the pain is still unbearable. Gracie had so much living ahead of her. You and your family will forever be in our prayers.

Tina & Kate Kehoe

December 7, 2016

Always in our hearts, with the deepest sympathies.

Beth Tyndall

December 7, 2016

I am so very sorry for your loss of Gracie. May God hold you & yours in the palm of His hand during this time & always.

Wendy Delaney

December 7, 2016

Praying for your family. The community of Mt. Pleasant is deeply saddened. Your spirit will forever live on, precious angel.

Dawn Orvig

December 7, 2016

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Capt. Jeffrey Dismukes

December 7, 2016

I am very sorry for your loss. As a father of 2 girls I cannot begin to imagine your hurt. May god keep his hand on your shoulder through this time and ahead . My prayers will be with you daily for comfort and peace.

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Valerie Morton

December 7, 2016

The Morton, Richardson and Walton families of James Island send our deepest and sincere condolences to Pam, Alyssa and the entire Benjamin family. Gracie was known and loved by many of us and will be missed by all.

Dan & Lisa Jackson

December 6, 2016

Harris, Judy and family..we are so sorry to hear about Gracie. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless...

Benai Mcclanahan

December 6, 2016

I had Gracie in the kaleidoscope program for a number of years and love watching her grow. She was such a beautiful person, inside and out. I am so saddened for the loss of this precious life. Praying for her family and friends during this difficult time.

Linda Page

December 6, 2016

It was a blessing to have you in our lives..the Page family was better for knowing you.

Ann Marie Stokman

December 6, 2016

Sorry to hear of the loss.

Shirley Maxwell

December 6, 2016

It was a pleasure having the opportunity to meet Gracie. She was a beautiful young lady. I work with her Mom and she has always spoken highly of her Gracie. I pray that God will strengthen and uphold Mom and Family in his arms. God Bless and Keep you!

Shirley Maxwell & Family

Iretta Litchfield

December 6, 2016

God be with you and your family.

Latasha Jeffrey

December 6, 2016

My prayers are with you all.

Thomas Turnage

December 6, 2016

May God bless you and your family and continue to hold you close. God bless

Jennifer Goodall

December 6, 2016

Gracie was my art student during her elementary years at Whitesides. I feel so fortunate to have taught such a truly remarkable student. She smiled everyday in art and found happiness in creating. She will always hold such a special place in my heart.

Alston Family

December 6, 2016

To The Benjamin Family,
Be Encouraged and know that God and Gracie will always be in your presence to bring comfort and guidance. Weeping my endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. Trust in Him, God is close to the Brokenhearted. Praying for each and every one of you during this difficult time. Be Blessed

Karen McNeil

December 5, 2016

I extend my deepest sympathy to the most kind Benjamin Family of which I have known for many years. May God continue to strengthen you as a family during your time of bereavement.

Alannah Burrill

December 5, 2016

After hearing the news about Gracie, I was heartbroken. She was a beautiful beautiful person with a wonderful heart! Gracie and I did not become friends until this past year, and unfortunately we never got to be very close, but the times that I spent with her will forever be remembered and cherished. She made me feel so welcome and loved from the moment that I met her. She genuinely was very specialI'm pretty sure there wasn't a soul who disliked her. I will miss her personally, and I know everyone else that knew her (and even some people who didn't) will miss her as well. I hope that you know how amazing Gracie was, and that her spirit will live on forever. Be proud of the young woman you raised! Rest in peace to one beautiful angel!

Marsha Beach

December 5, 2016

I was Gracie's sixth grade teacher. What a beautiful young lady she was--sweet, smart, and kind! May God grant you comfort in this terrible loss. One thing for sure, she touched many lives and will be in heaven waiting for you.
Marsha Beach

Dan Whitton

December 5, 2016

my deepest sympathy for your loss may God comfort you and family in your time of great need my heart goes out to you for I know your pain as I have had my share of loosing a loved one
much to soon
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Phyllis Cummings

December 5, 2016

May God bless you all...I did not know Gracie; I am a retired school teacher...she could have been one of my students...God has a need for Gracie...the loss of such a young person...my heart goes out to the family...I glance over 'obituaries",,,the loss of such a young person...my heart sank...may God bless you all..

Rickey Steed

December 5, 2016

To the family and friends of Gracie Benjamin, you have my deepest sympathy and condolences. May God send comfort and peace in Jesus Christ name. Amen

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Monique Vinagre

December 5, 2016

Gracie! I will never forget you! You were an amazing and wonderful woman. May you rest in peace and forever be in our memories and our hearts. You will be missed dearly.

Kay Hyman

December 5, 2016

On behalf of the Charleston Animal Society, I want to thank you for asking for donations in lieu of flowers in honor of Your beloved daughter Gracie. Your kind gesture in honor of Gracie in her memory will leave a legacy of hope for homeless animals. We are extremely saddened by your loss and hope that knowing that her memory will be helping so many animals is a small comfort to you. My heart aches for you and your family. For the animals I am, Kay Hyman, director of Community Engagement

The Ken Shears Family

December 5, 2016

Our heart aches for you and your family, Pam. Can't imagine the pain you are in at this time. It's impossible to understand the reason for such a sad occurrence and no words can make it better. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Edward Slocum

December 5, 2016

Our prayer's are with you.

Clara Gustafson

December 5, 2016

My heart is so heavy. Gracie was such a beautiful person inside and out. Anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting her would agree. She will Forever be in my heart and I will constantly be thinking about her wonderful mother (Ms. Pam) and her family. May she rest in the sweetest of peace. God truly has gained an amazing angel.

Ellen Thorpe

December 5, 2016

We are so heartbroken for your family and are praying for you everyday. May your Heavenly Father ,who knows your pain , surround you with love.

Beth Putman

December 5, 2016

I only briefly knew Gracie, as I met and saw her a few times over the summer while she was with her friends. My heart is heavy is for her friends and especially her family.
Love and Prayers from my family to yours.

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Deborah Harris

December 5, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during thia difficult time....Gracie was a sweet and beautiful young lady

Rochelle Burnell

December 5, 2016

To the Bejamin family my deepest sympathy and condolences during this difficult time. I pray God Grant your hearts comfort and peace . in the Name of Jesus Christ.

Kemp & Debbie Fennell

December 5, 2016

Chardelle & family, We're so sorry to hear about your Niece. Please know that we are praying for all of you.

Jadie Gamble

December 5, 2016

I am so very sorry for the loss of Gracie. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.

DON GATCH

December 5, 2016

Gracie,you were always so polite , so pleasant to be around and we loved your sense of humor-You will be missed by the Gatch family-GOD BLESS

Danna Larsen

December 5, 2016

Pam, God bless you and your family. You are in my prayers.

Tracy Caldwell

December 5, 2016

Pam and family, my deepest sympathy and prayers for God's peace, comfort and strength are with you.

Kelly Armstrong

December 5, 2016

I am so sad as I think about the few times I took you and some of your friends home from school. We stopped by Starbucks for a treat and you were so appreciative. I will always remember your beautiful smile. God is with your family and friends<

December 5, 2016

I am so sad right now as I think about the few times I took you home from school, along with some of your friends. We stopped by Starbucks for a treat and you were so appreciative. I will always remember your beautiful smile!!! God is with your family and friends<

Julie Rivera and Family

December 5, 2016

Rest in peace sweet angel

Toni Dales

December 5, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of this angel, May god lift you up and light your way and know she is in his hands.
Praying for your family. No words can make any thing better just love.

Will and Karen Forrest

December 5, 2016

We are so sorry to hear of yah loss. She was a beautiful girl and always so friendly and nice. She's lighten your day , with her smile. God bless to you all and prayers to all. My husband , Will is in charge at the Harbor Course.

Teela Fleming

December 5, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.

Suzanne Moore

December 5, 2016

I am so terribly sorry for your loss; I did not know Grace but as a mother and sister I can't even begin to imagine your pain. I do know that it will be God's grace that carries you from this moment forward so cling to that always. My prayers are with all of you.

Tonya Vanderhoof

December 5, 2016

May you all find peace, comfort & Faith through the coming days as you all remember Gracie. I didn't know Gracie personally,she indeed sounds like a beautiful soul! You all will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
(Steven and my Son our friends.)

Judy White

December 5, 2016

I met Gracie as a sweet smiling 6 year old bounding into my first grade classroom. Such a heart of gold, even at a young age! I have loved hearing about her adventures with Baylor and her friends throughout the years and am saddened to see her adventure through life cut short. A beautiful young lady inside and out! Pam, she has touched many lives during her time in this world. Know that she will always have a special place in my heart! Praying for you and the rest of your family.

Jack Tracey

December 5, 2016

Indescribable loss. Gone is a great light and an example of sweet goodness among us on this hard earth left behind. Peace to family and friends, there can be no understanding ~ and Lord be with Miss B right now and give her comfort and strength....

Nathan Ingraham

December 4, 2016

Gracie, its been 2 days and it's feels like a enternty without you. Your love and compassion for people was outstanding and you wing your deticated self to your best friends Bella, Chloe , Lane , Olivia , Max , Jacob's , Luke , Calvin , Matt , Daniel , Danny , Paige and Easton. A whole community is a thing loss, those are just the names that I think of when thinking of you. Fly High GB

darleen gaskins

December 4, 2016

To Pam, Alyssa, and to the rest of the family. We just want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very hard and difficult time. May the Lord be your strength and comfort and that in the days to come you will find peace. Gracie was a very beautiful young lady, full of life, and so much more. I pray that if there is anything we can do for you or your family that you will definitely let us know. My heart goes out to you in a very Special way. Words can't describe I'm sure the hurt you are feeling right now, but I promise you if you TRUST in the Lord He will see you through...Love & prayers, Donald & Darleen Gaskins

Nolan Gesher

December 4, 2016

I never had the honor of meeting Gracie but she was one of my daughter's (Sydney) best friends. Sydney loved her and from everything she told me about Gracie I believe that she was a loving and remarkable young woman. While we feel the hurt of her loss I know that she is with her loved ones in heaven and will be looked over too by those in our family that reside there.

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Savannah Moltzen

December 4, 2016

Mrs Pam you are not alone and will not be ever agian Gracie was the most gracious, loving, beautiful young lady I had ever came across. She is standing right beside all of us today and everyday forward. You raised an amazing daughter who is loved by so many, our love remains with you now. So so much love. Sending as much love as I possibly can to you and your family.

Kenneth Lee

December 4, 2016

Nita and I are so sorry for your loss. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob Shumate

December 4, 2016

So sorry for her loss, words cannot to begin to give you comfort of a life taken so young. Having older children I cannot imagine the pain you must feel. I will pray for your family and friends that god can give you some comfort .

Deborah Otap

December 4, 2016

Gracie, I was blessed to have you as a student and 2nd block will never be the same. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. You were a terrific young lady and will be missed by so many. May you rest in peace.

Francis Simmons

December 4, 2016

Sorry for your loss

Michael & Vickie Benjamin

December 4, 2016

Pam & Alyssa, words cannot express our sadness with your loss. As you know Gracie was everything to Mom. We can only imagine your sorrow. We hope you know that we share in your loss and sadness as Gracie was a beautiful light for her grandmother and everyone that ever had a moment in their life to be touched by Gracie. We love you guys and will continue to keep you in our prayers and thoughts.

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