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Irene Leona Benson
April 4, 1925 - March 8, 2010

Mrs. Irene Leona Benson was born on Saturday, April 4, 1925, daughter of the late Charlie and Dovey Knight Hollingsworth. Mrs. Benson died Monday, March 8, 2010 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR, at the age of 84 years 11 months and 4 days. She was born in Bay, Ark., and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was retired from the Singer Company and Parker Hannifin and a member of the Melton Avenue Church of Christ. Mrs. Benson was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Benson in 1982, one son, Jimmy Benson, one grandson, Chad Benson, one sister, Ora Lee Jackson, and her parents. Survivors include three sons, William C. Benson III and Ronnie L. Benson both of Trumann and Paul W. Benson of Memphis; two grandchildren, David Benson and Lee Benson and two great-grandchildren, Craig Benson and Reagan Benson. Funeral service will be Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Nolan Glover officiating. Burial will be private in Holly Springs Cemetery in Harrisburg, AR. Active pallbearers will be Gene Benson, Bobby Leon Benson, Bart Benson, Tony Holt, Greg Deford and Derick Gartman. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Gotfried and Kerry Bradsher. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. Bernice Maglothin Bates, Jonesboro, AR says
    April 4, 2010

    I have never known a sweeter person. She was always so sweet and kind. She will be missed.

  2. Wayne Hinds, Trumann says
    March 26, 2010

    We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you all at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Wayne and Glenda Hinds

  3. Terrell & Aline HInds, Memphis, Tn 38119 says
    March 14, 2010

    We loved Irene and aways enjoyed her happy smile and loving ways. We will miss her. Terrell

  4. Debra Fowler, Little Rock, AR says
    March 11, 2010

    Paul, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.Your mom always had a smile and a kind word word for everyone she met. She gave so much and never asked for anything in return. She will be missed very much, but we know that she is in Heaven now and we know that she is smiling down and watching over us till we see her again.

  5. Shelby Brooks Durfee, Navarre, FL says
    March 11, 2010

    I remember Irene as such a sweet person. I know she will be missedby all she left behind.

  6. Patricia Carter-Muse, Owasso, OK says
    March 11, 2010

    Irene was one that I called a "Special Lady" and who always had a smile for you...no matter where or when. I'm so thankful to have known her. I believe she is truly smiling TODAY!

  7. robert ealey, trumann says
    March 11, 2010

    i am so sorry i worked with her at parker

  8. Eric King , says
    March 11, 2010

    Lee, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and your family.

  9. Wayne and Bonnie Harvey, Owasso,Okla says
    March 10, 2010

    Sorry to hear about your Mothershe was a sweet lady,and friend.I've known her for ever.I can remember her in the cafteria at McCormick. Bonnie (Carter)Harvey

  10. JIMMY BROOKS, TEMPLE HILLS, MARYLAND says
    March 10, 2010

    May you rest in peace, Irene.

  11. Elmo Lane , says
    March 10, 2010

    Lost a wonderful old friend she will be missed very much but she is happy now being with her husband Leon again may they rest in peace.---Elmo-----

  12. Vicky Rawls McMullin, Harrisburg, Arkansas says
    March 10, 2010

    My deepest sympathy to your family during your time of loss. Ms. Benson was a wonderful person & always full of life. Sincerely,Vicky McMullin

  13. Susan (Carr) McGruder, Memphis, Tennessee says
    March 10, 2010

    Ronnie, David, and familyMom and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Mrs. Benson. She was a lovely and wonderful woman who without a doubt is now an angel in Heaven. We wish you all peace and strength during this sad time.Sincerely,Susan (Carr) McGruder Carolyn Carr

  14. Marsha Speakman, Trumann, AR says
    March 10, 2010

    I am so sorry about Irene. She was one of the most wonderful people in the world. I always wanted her to be my other mother and for a while she was. I won't ever forget staying at your house when we were kids. She was as beautiful inside as on the outside. I have you in my prayers.

  15. Susan Presley Abernethy, Maiden, NC says
    March 10, 2010

    Dear Family,I was so saddened to hear of Irene's passing. I had received a lovely Christmas card and note from her . She was a wonderful Christian lady, and we all loved her. May God be with you during this most difficult time...Love, Susan

  16. Dennis White, Paragould says
    March 10, 2010

    Our family is sorry for your loss.

  17. sharlene shields, bartlesville,ok says
    March 10, 2010

    ronnie,words cannot tell you how sorry i am for your loss. just know you and your family are in our prayers.

  18. Sandra Wilson Jenkins, Jonesboro says
    March 10, 2010

    I was sad to hear of Irene's passing - I thought she was a wonderful lady although I had not seen her for a long time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

  19. Becky Presley, Whitehouse, Texas says
    March 10, 2010

    Thinking of you and I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  20. Cleo Rush , says
    March 10, 2010

    David, I'm so sorry for your loss.God be with you.Cleo and Roy

  21. Van Presley, Lindale, Texas says
    March 10, 2010

    Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Irene was a very dear lady and wonderful person. I have so many fond memories of Irene from my childhood , and early adult life. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.

  22. Melanie Hotchkiss, Galveston, TX says
    March 10, 2010

    Uncle Paul, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you. Love you!

  23. w. c. kain, satartia ms says
    March 10, 2010

    Very sorry to hear ms Irene passed she was a fine lady who sure could deal with life well better than anyone i know

  24. Debby Cromwell and Linda Dix, Bay, AR says
    March 9, 2010

    Teet, Ronnie, Paul and Families, We are deeply saddened by the loss of Irene. She was a great lady, and she will be greatly missed. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.Debby and Linda

  25. Charlie and Lynn Mohon, Olive Branch, MS says
    March 9, 2010

    Dear Paul and Betty,We are praying for your family in the loss of your mother, Paul, and asking the Lord to give you all comfort, peace and strength as only He can provide."The Lord is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1.Charlie and Lynn Mohon

  26. John and Carmen Osenbaugh, Olive Branch, Ms says
    March 9, 2010

    We are very sorry for your loss and pray the Lord will give you all peace at this time. With Love, John and Carmen

  27. Ron & Kay Massey, Jonesboro says
    March 9, 2010

    Ronnie,So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. May God help you and yours during this time of grief.

  28. Bobby Corley, Olive Branch, ms. says
    March 9, 2010

    We are very sorry for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  29. Sherry (Willis) McMunn, Marked Tree, AR says
    March 9, 2010

    Mrs. Benson was a very kind and thoughtful woman. I feel extremely blessed to have known her. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.Sherry(Willis)McMunnTHS Class of 1990

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