Linda Benson of Howe, Oklahoma was born September 17, 1962 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Clarence and Dorothy (Woodral) Benson and passed away November 23, 2020 in Newcastle, Oklahoma at the age of 58.
She is survived by:
Her children:
Salena McCarthy of Hodgen, Oklahoma
David Williams and wife Shawna of Howe, Oklahoma
Lindsey Williams of Newcastle, Oklahoma
JonDale Morris and wife Ariel of Poteau, Oklahoma
Tosha Culpepper and husband John of Hartford, Arkansas
Three sisters:
Bonnie Dehart and husband David
Pennie Williams and husband David
Sharron Smallwood
Mary Green
Two brothers:
Norman Benson
TC Benson and wife Treasa
16 grandchildren:
Briar Frady, Thorn Frady, Destany Collins, Dustie Williams, Codi Williams, David Williams, IV, Montana Williams, Justice Gentry, Jesse Gentry, Jr., Jacee Gentry, Chance Morris, Corbin Morris, Caston Morris, Mathew Culpepper, Grayson Culpeper, and Juniper Culpepper
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Dorothy Benson; and two sisters, Kathy Edwards and Lisa Goins.
Linda was a long-time resident of the area and a homemaker. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Linda will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, Oklahoma. Burial will follow in Hontubby Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Montana Williams, David Williams, IV, Briar Frady, Thorn Frady, Chance Morris, and Jesse Gentry
Honorary pallbearers will be: John Culpepper, JonDale Morris, David Williams, III, Charley Mattox, and Preston Mattox
Viewing will be from Noon until 6:00 p.m., Thursday; and 9:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. The family will have visitation with friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
To sign Linda’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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