Joan Jean Benson

Joan Benson, 86, of Oklahoma City passed peacefully from this life on June 19, 2022. Services have been entrusted to the care of Baggerley Funeral Home and a service celebrating her life will be held at 10am on Friday, June 24, 2022 at the funeral home located at 930. S. Broadway in Edmond. Interment will follow at Moore Cemetery in Moore, OK.

Joan was born on May 22, 1936 in Merced, CA to LaVon and Matilda “Tilly” Shelton. As a child, her family relocated to Carnegie, OK. She later married Harold Richardson and had four wonderful children and a step-child. Joan spent 30+ years working as a selector for AT&T in OKC.

Joan was a stubborn and feisty woman who overcame addiction and achieved over four decades of proud sobriety. She dedicated her life to carrying the hopeful message she found in Alcoholics Anonymous to others who suffered. She was a longtime member and sponsor for the AA Roundtable and the Kelly Club. Joan was passionate about helping others and she made herself available 24/7. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, going to the casino, and traveling. She loved her family and was never happier than when she was with them. Joan was a loving wife, a caring mother, and a proud grandmother who will truly be missed by all who knew her.

Joan is preceded in death by her parents, husband Gene Benson, daughter Florence Richardson, son Harold “Butch” Richardson, and 5 siblings: Leon, LaVon, Donald, Ronald, and Joyce. She is survived by her children: Dale Richardson, Penny Richardson, Debbie McCann and husband Tommy, step-children Billy Jo Benson, Karen Benson, Russell Benson and wife Rayna, and daughter-in-law Rose McGowen; grandchildren: Sandy Gore, Lisa Miller, Cameron Benson, Jessica Powell, D’Lisa Hodge, Shelby Reid, as well as Nathan, Daniel, Samuel, Chris, Jenny and Abigail. She is also survived by several great grandchildren and numerous other beloved family members.

A visitation for Joan will be held Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Baggerley Funeral Home, 930 South Broadway, Edmond, OK 73034. A funeral service will occur Friday, June 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Baggerley Funeral Home.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.baggerley.com for the Benson family.