Helen Roach Benson

Helen Roach Benson was called home by her Lord and Savior on November 12, 2024. Helen is survived by her son, Tommy Benson, daughter Deborah Morris and favorite son-in-law Steve Morris. Her legacy continues through her granddaughter, Shalyn Morris, grandson-in-law, James Nixon, grandson-in-law, Rusty, great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Brayden, Caleb and Skylar, sisters-in-laws, Mary Catherine Garrison, Brenda McDaniel, Dot Fleury (Paul) and Charlotte Benson and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her soul mate and husband of 51 years, Thomas Benson, Jr. Together they taught us Faith, Family and most of all Love. Helen was also preceded in death by her parents, Jerney and Dora Roach, sisters Lillian Roach and Virginia Breeden, brothers-in-law, Harry Breeden, Billy Benson, Fred Garrison and Ellis McDaniel, her loving granddaughter, Melissa Benson Morris and nephews, Joseph Roach and Allen Garrison. Helen will be remembered for her love and dedication to her Family, and kindness with a side of feistiness. To honor Helen’s life and legacy, a graveside service will take place on Friday, November 15th, 11am at Evergreen Cemetery, Dyke VA. The family would like to thank Brenda (friend and caregiver), Takema, Amber and Joyce with Gentiva Hospice for the loving care and kindness shown to Helen.