Dorothy Culver Benson

Dorothy Culver Benson, 97, a longtime resident of Sandy Springs died on Saturday, the 3rd of November 2018. A pillar of the community, she was instrumental in the establishment and creation of the Dorothy C. Benson Multi-Purpose Complex. She worked tirelessly as an Advocate for seniors working in conjunction with the Fulton County Board of Commissioners in seeking out and finding affordable housing for seniors. Dorothy was a longtime member of the United States Pony Club and taught stained glass. Surviving are her daughters, Barbara Benson Byrd, Linda Benson Stallings and her husband, Fred, Diana Benson McEntyre and her husband, Steve; 5 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren. Memorial Services celebrating her life will be conducted on Monday, the 19th of November at eleven o’clock at H.M. Patterson & Son Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road, NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and will host a reception following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the “Friends of Benson” Attention Treasurer, 6500 Vernon Woods Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.