Elsie M. ( Milburn) Benson, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday May 4, 2008 at her residence. Born in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Craig) Milburn. Elsie was the wife of the late Robert Alton Benson who passed away in 1974.

Mrs. Benson was employed with Kerr glass for 15 years and as a Cook and House Keeper for the Olebaums for 15 years. She was a member of Bright side Baptist Church.

Elsie was deeply loved and will be missed by her two daughters, Goldie Marie York of New York City and Fayetta Benson of Lancaster, eleven grandchildren,  five great grandchildren, one brother, Joseph Milburn. She is predeceased by a son, Robert Benson and a sister Goldie Nunn.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 9, 2008 at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, 1918 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, Pa 17602 at 10AM with Rev. Louis Butcher officiating. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Inc. Lancaster 393-9661.