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Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Kneff Cemetery
Alva Joyce Benskin, age 89, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, February 28, 2017, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.
She was born November 10, 1927, in Clay County, the daughter of Orville and Ethel Grace (Gill) Benskin. Joyce was employed at several factories during her working years including Four Sisters Manufacturing in Flora, International Shoe Company in Olney, R.C. Allen Typewriter in Woodstock, and Sparton Manufacturing in Flora. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and the Senior Sunday School Class of the church. Joyce enjoyed bowling and cooking, and was known for her delicious fudge, divinity, and cinnamon rolls. She was known by all as an avid quilter. Also, she and her sister, Marjorie, made many bibs and lap throws for residents at nursing homes over the years.
Joyce is survived by a son: Dale Stanford and wife Joan of Flora; a daughter: Colene Wood of Buffalo; a sister: Marjorie Murbarger of Clay City; five grandchildren: Bradley Alan Stanford, Crystal Lynn Lancaster, Amber Jo Stanford, Casey Jay Wood, Kassie Joetta Wood; and four great-grandchildren: Destinee, Wyatt, Peyton, and Harper. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one son: Bradley.
A funeral service for Joyce Benskin will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with Pastor Jill Bunker officiating. Interment will be in Kneff Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to National Kidney Foundation or Alzheimer’s Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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So sorry to hear about your mother. She was a very special lady. Every time we saw each other I knew I was going to get a hug. She will be missed. Nita
Dale, Joan ,Colene, and rest of family--so sorry for your loss. May God bless all of you.
I'm praying for your family in this time of loss. I loved caring for Joyce this past year. I could always make her smile and we always kissed each other goodnight! May you be comforted in His loving arms!
Dale and Joan, so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Joyce always reminded me of the Energizer bunny because she was always on the move. I worked very briefly, like two months, at Spartons immediately after high school and that is where I might the always smiling and friendly Joyce. That was 45 years ago but any time I would see Joyce out and about, she always made a point of chatting with me and sharing laughs. After having run into her several times at Julians, we made an actual "meet here on this day and time" date because she wanted to show me her albums with pictures of the BEAUTIFUL quilts she had made. And they were indeed beautiful, just like the lovely lady who made them. My condolences to you all at the passing of your loved one. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Dearest Dale and Joan, We are sending our sincere sympathy and prayers to you and your family at the loss of your Mom. We know how much love and care you shared and how much she loved you both. May she rest in peace in Our Lord's arms. Ed Miller & Sue Carrara
Frank & Bright Funeral Home
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