Jeanetta Blanche Benedict

She graduated from Saint Paul School of Theology in Leawood, KS, and received her Masters from Scarritt College for Christian Workers in Nashville, TN. She served 41 years in the ministry at numerous churches in: Bristol, CT; Valley Stream, NY; Newark, DE; Waynesboro, VA; Springfield, VA; Alexandria, VA; and at the Williamsburg United Methodist Church, VA.

During her ministry service, Methodism assigned her three different labels: Consecrated Lay Worker (1965); Diaconal Minister (1978); and ordained Deacon (1997). She retired from Williamsburg United Methodist Church on June 30, 2004.

Jeanetta is survived by her sister, Jacqueline Benedict Buckley (Lawrence); brothers, Jerry Benedict (Delinda), and Raymond Benedict (Donna); and 12 nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will take place on July 8, 2022, at 10:00am, at Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 500 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. If you cannot attend in person, you can livestream the service at https://williamsburgumc.org/worship/livestream-services.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Williamsburg United Methodist Church Discretionary Fund. Online condolences may be shared at www.nelsenwilliamsburg.com.