Ernestine T. Benson

On Saturday August 13, 2022, Ernestine T. Benson peacefully departed from this life and entered the eternal peace of our Lord and Savior at 92 years of age.  Lord, I am weary, I know that you're near and waiting for my arrival. I am now an angel of God!

Ernestine Thelma Benson was born on December 31, 1929, in Sioux City, Iowa to the late Oscar and Gladys Crosswright.  Ernestine was the third youngest of 7 daughters.  Ernestine, affectionally known as "Teenie" was blessed with an outgoing personality, a love for her children, grandchildren, and her sisters.  Ernestine lived each day to its fullest and never wasted a moment. She loved her family. Ernestine was a wonderful seamstress, she loved making clothes for her family and for the community, and she had a sense of style and fashion.

Ernestine married Charles Benson on May 21,1984 and celebrated everyday of their union as if it was their first day together.  Ernestine loved her children unconditionally, she believed that family is a source of strength, and loving and supporting one another, even when it's not easy to do so. Ernestine encouraged her kids to be the best person they could be, so that they may inspire their own kids.

Proceeding her in death, were her husband Charles Maynard Benson, son, Ernest Leroy Vaughn, Mother Gladys M. Toler, Father Oscar Crosswright, sisters, Margaret Pennington, Francis Miles, Helen Lindsey, Rose Norman, and Darlene Sayles.

Ernestine leaves to mourn, her children, Lola Vaughn whom she lived with for 16 years in Wichita, KS, Mary Williams Bey (John) Wichita KS, Ron Vaughn (Torey) Bowie Maryland, Charles Vaughn Las Vegas NV, Louis Grey Wichita KS, James Vaughn Atchison KS, Johnny Vaughn Atchison KS, and sister Cozetta L. Levell Des Moines IA. Ernestine has 22 grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Homegoing Services will be Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at First Christian Church. MASK ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THESE SERVICES. Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 A.M. at the church.  Interment will be Monday, August 29, 2022, at 1:30 P.M. at Leavenworth National Cemetery.