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Wanda Daniels Benson

August 4, 1959 ~ January 28, 2023

ELM CITY – Wanda Daniels Benson, age 63, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Born in Hampton, VA on August 4, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Daniels and Phyllis Fay Godwin Daniels. Wanda was a true believer and example of her faith. Her love for preparing family meals which would bring laughter and happiness to the family table was always a cherished moment. Wanda enjoyed every single day and never met a stranger. She loved being a mother to her children and took many children under her wing. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her, but her loving spirit will never be forgotten as she was everything to her family. Wanda is survived by her husband of 44 years, Robert Benson; her daughters, Caroline Benson (Jameson Murphrey), of Wilmington, Rachel Whaley (Dennis), of Greenville, and Rebecca Benson (Alan Hopkins), of Rocky Mount; her grandchildren, Benson Murphrey, Barrett Murphrey, John Whaley, Sullivan Whaley, and Benjamin Hopkins; her sisters, Julie Green (Mike), of Rocky Mount, and Pam Rose (Bill), of Wendell; her brother, Allen Daniels (Valerie) of Elm City; and many beloved nieces and nephews. A Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Parlor of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.Flowers are welcome. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.

 

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  1. So sorry for your loss. Will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.Scott & Kathy Cary Trierwiler


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