Shirley Gilmore Benson

April 12, 1936 — March 16, 2016

Shirley Gilmore Benson, 79, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 16, 2016, at Morehead Nursing Center.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, March 18, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Benson was born April 12, 1936 in Zanesville, Ohio. She was a member of Kings Highway Christian Church and was a teacher for many years. Shirley loved people and enjoyed the teaching profession.

She is survived by her son, Larry Benson and wife, Faye of Eden; sister, Sue Griffin and husband, David of Sacramento, CA; brother, Otto Gilmore of Zanesville, OH; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, "Tommy" and Isetta Thompson of Murfreesboro, TN.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Benson; grandson, Mike Benson; granddaughter, Kim Benson; sister, Ethel; and brother, Larry Gilmore.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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