Elsie Mae Selby Benson
March 19, 1942 ~ July 30, 2017
Elsie Mae Selby Benson (Age 75)
Of Fairfax VA passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 after a battle with cancer.
She is survived by her loving husband, Lonnie D. Benson of 39 years and children; Jennifer Bennett, Joshua Selby and step-children; Lonnie J. Benson, Robert Benson, Karen Jansen, numerous grandchildren, and beloved great grandchildren.
Elsie will be remembered for her steadfast faith, love of family and thirst for knowledge.
Elsie started her professional career as GS-2 (personnel clerk for the USMC) and ended her career as a GS-15 (Supervisory Computer Specialist) with the Defense Logistics Agency. During her government service, she received numerous awards for leadership and accomplishments.
She was proud of her family’s heritage and based on her thorough research she and her sisters are being inducted in to the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her faith and family were the center of her life. She was a faithful worshiper and volunteer at the Oakton United Methodist Church.
She was a mentor and example to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She promoted and encouraged learning, travel and continued education.
A memorial service celebrating Elsie’s life will be held Saturday, August 5th at 11am at Oakton UMC 2951 Chain Bridge Rd, Oakton, VA 22124.
Of Fairfax VA passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 after a battle with cancer.
She is survived by her loving husband, Lonnie D. Benson of 39 years and children; Jennifer Bennett, Joshua Selby and step-children; Lonnie J. Benson, Robert Benson, Karen Jansen, numerous grandchildren, and beloved great grandchildren.
Elsie will be remembered for her steadfast faith, love of family and thirst for knowledge.
Elsie started her professional career as GS-2 (personnel clerk for the USMC) and ended her career as a GS-15 (Supervisory Computer Specialist) with the Defense Logistics Agency. During her government service, she received numerous awards for leadership and accomplishments.
She was proud of her family’s heritage and based on her thorough research she and her sisters are being inducted in to the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her faith and family were the center of her life. She was a faithful worshiper and volunteer at the Oakton United Methodist Church.
She was a mentor and example to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She promoted and encouraged learning, travel and continued education.
A memorial service celebrating Elsie’s life will be held Saturday, August 5th at 11am at Oakton UMC 2951 Chain Bridge Rd, Oakton, VA 22124.
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RIP, my friend. Remembering you when you lived on Hunter Mill Road and we were classmates. Sending love and prayers for the family.
Scarlet
Our heartfelt sympathies to Elsie’s husband, Lonnie, their Children, Grandchildren, her Brothers and Sisters. Elsie was a woman of intelligence, conviction, strength, humor, faith, and love. We will greatly miss her. Love Ann and Mike
I am so very sorry for your loss during this difficult time. May you find comfort in your loving memories of her and God’s promise at Isaiah 25:8 which says: “He(God) will swallow up death forever and wipe away the tears from all faces.
I am sorry to hear of Elsie’s death. She was a fine lady
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. Elsie was a pretty amazing lady, I enjoyed my time spent with her with Rachel/Zack/Charlene. She had an amazing way of captivating your attention when she told stories ( especially enjoyed hearing her talk about her latest travel adventure and giving experience from her career). She will truly be missed!
Love,
Kathleen Leonard
Cousin Elsie was truly a lovely lady who will be missed. We cannot attend the Saturday service but have sent a gift to the American Cancer Society in her memory. Ken Edwards and Pat Williamson
She was a wonderful lady Karen so sorry for your family’s loss love and prayers sent to you all
“My deepest Sympathy go to the Benson family, may your memories of your loss loved one comfort you and your family today and always, please take comfort in God’s word at 2 Corinthians 1:3 “Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort”. jw.org