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Gay Nell Benson

January 18, 1938 — December 12, 2019

GAY NELL BENSON

was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on January 18, 1938 the daughter of the late Allen and Susie Austin Ford.

On June 20, 1964 she was united in marriage to Anderson "Rod" Benson, who preceded his wife in death on June 7, 1999.

Gay Nell was a homemaker and a member of Walnut Grove Church of Christ. She was a devoted wife and mother. Gay Nell was an awesome caregiver, she took care of her mother, who was blind, a special needs child until he was finished with college and her uncle Chester until his death.

She departed this life on Thursday, December 12, 2019 in Florence, Alabama at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 24 days.

Gay Nell is survived by her son, John Mark Benson and one sister, Robbie Sue Barrier.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Elgene White and Betty Brewer and three brothers, Billy Joe, Mondel and Jerry Ford.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Sunday, December 15, 2019

12:30 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Walnut Grove Church of Christ

Hwy 69 South, Savannah, TN 38372

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Service

Sunday, December 15, 2019

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Walnut Grove Church of Christ

Highway 69, Savannah, TN 38372

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Cemetery

Walnut Grove Cemetery in Savannah

5635 Hwy 69 S, Savannah, TN 38372

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