Obituaries
Elsie M. Benson, 86
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.
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Please accept our deepest condolences. May Jehovah provide the strength and comfort to overcome this difficult time-Romans 15:4,5. Since he made a promise that we will once see our loved ones again-John 5:28,29, Isaiah 26:19.
There will come a day when the tears of sorrow will softly flow into tears of remembrance…and your heart will begin healing itself…and grieving will be interrupted by episodes of joy…and you will hear the whisper of hope. There will come a day when you will welcome the tears of remembrance…as a sun shower of the soul…a turning of the tide…a promise of peace. There will come a day when you will…risk loving…go on believing…and treasure the tears of remembrance. All those sleeping in their graves will wake up and sing for joy. As the sparkling dew refreshes the earth, so the Lord will revive those who have long been dead."-Isa. 26:19.
