grandma benson.

by Janetha on July 7, 2012

in family time

this is grandma benson. my dad’s mom.

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grandma benson died in the middle of the night. it’s sad, but it was a good thing because she has been in a lot of pain lately. she has also been missing her husband ever since he passed away, so i am glad they are together once again.

i don’t mention my extended family too often–it’s simply because i rarely see them. but that doesn’t mean i don’t love them lots. my grandma and i didn’t see each other much or know each other well. but i do know she was a wonderful woman, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. 

here are a few photos of grandma benson and our family through the years.

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we love you, grandma b.

xo. janetha g.

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Heather (Heather's Dish) July 8, 2012 at 4:23 pm

I am so sorry to hear about grandma benson’s passing, but so happy to know she’s not hurting anymore. Let me know if you need anything at all sweet girl!

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Maren July 8, 2012 at 5:15 pm

I am so sorry for your loss Janetha! Thinking of you and your family!! xoxo

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Sarah @ The Healthy Diva July 8, 2012 at 6:15 pm

Sorry for your loss Janetha. My thoughts are with you and your family. Thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures of your family. I pray your grandma is happy to be with her husband once again :)

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The Healthy Hostess July 8, 2012 at 7:41 pm

Sorry for your loss girl. I know it’s never easy to lose someone you were close to and someone close to those you love so much!
Thinking about your family!

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jessie July 9, 2012 at 1:42 am

I am so sorry for you, and your family’s loss hunnie. My Prayers are with you all. From the pictures, Grandma Benson looks like such a beautiful and loving lady. I can see in pictures that she has touched many peoples lives, and just know she will continue to do so <3

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Hope @ With A Side Of Hope July 9, 2012 at 6:13 am

I am so sorry for your loss, Janetha! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

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Ali @ Around the VeggieTable July 9, 2012 at 8:26 am

Very sorry for your loss…I am sure she is happy to be reunited with her husband though :) Great pictures you have to remember her by!

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Shaunna@mamas13minutemile July 9, 2012 at 10:44 am

I am sorry girl! Grandmas rock! :(

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Biz July 9, 2012 at 11:14 am

So sorry about your grandma, but I am glad she’s back with her husband! I was just at my Uncle’s memorial last week, and I know that my Uncle and Dad are splitting a Dr. Pepper and fishing together! :D

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Alicia July 9, 2012 at 12:07 pm

Oh I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Sending love and positive vibes your way!!! xoxo

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Lisa July 9, 2012 at 12:37 pm

I am so sorry to hear about your grandma. Even if it was expected, it’s still difficult.

I loved the photos of her wedding. Beautiful!

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Megan (Braise The Roof) July 9, 2012 at 1:31 pm

I’m sorry for your loss, Janetha. I’m glad that she’s not in pain anymore, though- that’s always a comfort. Great pictures of your family! I love your mom’s 80′s perm. ;)

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Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning July 9, 2012 at 1:59 pm

Janetha, I’m so sorry to hear about Grandma Benson. Hopefully she is in a good place now and reunited with the love of her life. I adore that first photo of your grandparents- the one with the camera looking down on them. It’s so beautiful!

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colleenzo July 9, 2012 at 2:21 pm

I’m sorry for your loss. The picture of your grandparents in front of the rock wall is heartwarming and very special.

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denise July 9, 2012 at 3:14 pm

so sorry to hear. Grandma’s are special people.

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Jessica July 9, 2012 at 9:39 pm

Janetha, I am so sorry for your loss. Grandma’s forever hold a special place in our hearts. You and your family are in my thoughts. If I could mail you a giant hug, I would. xoxo

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purelylori July 10, 2012 at 6:30 am

Janetha Michelle and I are both so sorry for your loss. Losing a grandparent is never easy. It still feels like yesterday when our grandpa passed away.

You and your family are in our prayers!!

xoxo

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glidingcalm July 10, 2012 at 8:55 am

<3 to you and your family

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chelsey @ clean eating chelsey July 10, 2012 at 7:31 pm

Sorry to hear about your grandma – she was a beautiful lady!

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brandi July 11, 2012 at 7:27 am

thinking of you guys!

these are some great pictures

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Jess July 11, 2012 at 10:45 am

Aw. I missed this. I”m sorry for your loss, so sorry.

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elise July 13, 2012 at 1:56 pm

sorry about your grandma. im impressed with all those old photos you have!

and the family shots – priceless. you really look like your mama in the one right above their wedding pic!

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Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo) July 13, 2012 at 7:25 pm

Wow, those early photos were stunning! And it’s so fun to see Momma B over the years. I’m glad that she’s with her husband now but sad, especially for your Dad. He’s so lucky to have had her so long! <3

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