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LaVerne Benson Obituary

LaVerne Benson JOHNS ISLAND - The relatives and friends of Mrs. LaVerne Joyner Benson and those of her husband, Mr. Willie Benson, Jr., those of her beloved children: Johnathan (Sandra) Benson, Valencia (Trent) Benson, Willie Benson, III., the late Andrea (Jefferson) Wilson, those of her parents, the late Johnny and Mamie Joyner, those of her mother in law, Annabelle Benson, those of her siblings: Mary L. Brown, Maybell Chisolm, Henry Brown, Jr., Evalena J. Cohen, Arlene Joyner, Jinetha J. Bryant, the late Charlotte J. Cash, the late Robert, John and David Joyner, a host of aunts, uncles, sisters-in law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends are invited to attend her Home-Going Service on Monday, March 29, 2010,1:00 PM at the Old Ashley Baptist Center, 3275 Old Pond Road, Johns Island, SC. Interment: St. Matthew AME Church Cemetery. Mrs. Benson will lie in state at the center on Monday from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service. Final arrangements entrusted to the care of WALKER'S MORTUARY "CHAPEL OF PEACE," 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, SC, Phone: (843) 559-0341, FAX: (843) 559-3415. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 25 to Mar. 29, 2010.

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Sandra Clement-Benson

March 30, 2010

Valencia and Jonathan it was hard for me as a daughter in-law to accept the loss of your mother but in due time god will mend all broken hearts. I will always remember all of the good times we shared together.May god continue to bless you all.

Vanessa Washington

March 29, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

1SG (RET) U.S.Army Gerry Robinson

March 29, 2010

To the Benson Family,
May you all stay strong in the support of each other.She will never be forgotten"Eanie".

Annette & Donte Dunmeyer

March 29, 2010

To my extended family- Your mom was like family to us. She visited Petersfield as if it were here home. She was a kind and loving person. May she alway be remembered by her laugher and jokes with my auntie Ressa. RIP, "Eanie"

LISA D. HOLMES

March 29, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bernice Green & Family

March 29, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

cassandra/andrew poinsett

March 29, 2010

TO Valencia(trent)andThe Benson family:No bondis is as great as that between a parent and a child our deepest condolence as god continue to strengthen and bless you and your family.

Antoinette LaBoard and Family

March 29, 2010

My Deepest Condolences goes out to the Family. May God comfort and bless you.

March 29, 2010

To the Benson family:

Our sympathy and warmest thoughts are with the family during this time of grief. Remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. May God continue to strengthen and bless the entire family.

Cassandra Middleton Minson and family, Charleston, South Carolina

Stephanie Forrest

March 29, 2010

Valencia and Trent, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Eric Roper

March 28, 2010

Valencia and Trent, please accept thoughts and prayers for your loss. God Bless you and your families!

Paulette Murray

March 28, 2010

To: The Benson Family:
May the unconditional love of Jesus Christ
keep you comforted and your heart
strengthen always.

Jacqualyn Simmons

March 28, 2010

To The Benson Family,
We were saddened to hear of your lost. Please know that the Simmons family deepest sympathies and love are with you during this time of sorrow. Jacqualyn Simmons(Johns Island, SC)

James&Doris Garner

March 28, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Sally Blair- White & Family

March 28, 2010

To The Benson & Joyner Family,

Our thoughts and prays are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. She was a very loving person.

Jennifer Brown-Smallwood

March 28, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Thaddeus, Priscilla & Alicia Chapman

March 28, 2010

To the Benson Family

Our Prayers are with you during your time of sorrow, May the Heavanly Father continue to strenghten you.

March 27, 2010

TO THE BENSON FAMILY WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOST IT WASNT TO LONG AGO THAT YOU SHARED THIS SCENE WITH US WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY AND HOPE THAT YOU FIND COMFORT IN THE ROAD AHEAD. WE LOVE YOU AND YOU HAVE OUR PRAYERS. THE MCKINLEY FAMILY

Valda Grant

March 26, 2010

Valencia, Jonathan and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts. May God provide you comfort and peace.

Shnek & Rashaad Gaillard

March 26, 2010

Valencia (Trent) and The Benson:

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning" (Psalms 30:5)

James Blake

March 25, 2010

To a good Friend that has left us and left many of us with the LOVE that she shared to Bacca, Ray Allen, Panny,X, Rack, Hucca,and a whole lot of others we will surely miss you and one day we will meet again.Families I will always be there for you.

Love
Bacca

CHERYL LEE-MYERS

March 25, 2010

TO VELENCIA & FAMILY,
WHEN OUR LIFE ON EARTH HAS ENDED WE WILL FEEL GOD'S WARM EMBRACE;THERE WILL BE NO PAIN OR SORROW IN THAT FAR,FAR BETTER PLACE.

JEANETTE RAVENEL - TUCKER & FAMILY

March 25, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Irvin Wittrell

March 25, 2010

When Our Life on earth has ended We Feel God's Warm embrace;There Will Be No Pain or Sorrow In That Far,Far Better Place.We Love You Always.Irvin,Alicia,Terrence,Malik,Jordan.

Theteka, DJ, Dakereon and Dvonte Joyner

March 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of bereavement. Continue to trust in God and know that he will continue to protect and keep you all. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. We love you.

Kathy Mack-Nowell, Nathaniel and Aaliyah Nowell

March 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

March 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

BRENDA GREGORY

March 25, 2010

TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR THE GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE AND IS DOING. BECAUSE IT IS WELL WITH HER SOUL

March 25, 2010

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO THE BENSON FAMILY I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS.

VERA BUGGS

March 25, 2010

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO THE BENSON FAMILY I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS.

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