Sharon Talley Benson

Sharon Talley Benson of Sandston, VA went to join her husband in the Presence of Our LORD on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019. Sharon was a Graduate of Highland Springs High School, Class of 1964. She was a member of the Springer Marching and Concert Bands. She later carried her love of music over to the Varina Community Band where, for several years in the 1990's, you could find Sharon playing the clarinet. Sharon worked in the Henrico County School System as a teacher’s assistant in the John Rolfe Middle School T.A.G. Program and the Computer Lab. More recently, Sharon has enjoyed the company of her dear dog, Sissy, as well as visits from her children and grandchildren. Sharon is pre-deceased by her parents, Otis W. Talley Sr and Alma S. Talley, and by her husband, T. Richard Benson, Sr. She is survived by her children, T. Richard Jr. (Debbie), Sharon L. Lowe (Zack), and Matthew S. (Stacy), her brother and sister-in-law, Otis W. Talley, Jr. and Sherry Talley, eight grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at The Episcopal Church of The Creator, 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, on Friday April 26th, from 5-7pm. A memorial service will be held at the same location on Saturday, April 27th, at 11am with interment at 1pm at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of Flowers, please donate, in Sharon's honor, to The Episcopal Church of The Creator or your local chapter of the SPCA. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenrichmond.com.