Gail H. Benjamin, 79, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at her residence on Sunday, February 21, 2016. She was the wife of Art Benjamin, with whom she had shared 58 years of marriage this past June 30th. Born in Gaffney, SC, she was the daughter of the late Clyde B. and Grace Champion Humphries.

Gail had been working for the past 14 years as a local tour guide with Brunswick Tours Inc. of Lancaster. She was a founding member of Wayside Presbyterian Church and was very involved in her service to the church, serving on the Leadership Team, taught varied studies at the church, was a certified spiritual director, was a past moderator of the Presbytery Board, on the Kyros Ministry, the Parish Resource Center Board, and as an elder and deacon at Wayside. Gail also served on the Fulton Opera House board for several years.

She enjoyed playing golf and tennis and loved to watch her grandchildrens' sporting events. She was also an artist, painting with oils.

In addition to her husband, Arthur, she is survived by her children: Scott A. married to Jan Benjamin of St. Charles, IL, Lani B. married to John Ward of Lancaster, and Mitch B. married to Jennifer Benjamin of Mission Hills, KS; and by her 6 grandchildren: Wesley, Will, Ben, Zach, Kirsten, and Piper. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joe Humphries.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Wayside Presbyterian Church, 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville, PA 17538 from 10-11AM, with the Memorial Service to follow at 11AM. Interment will follow in the church memorial garden. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Gail's memory to Wayside Presbyterian Church at the above address or the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.