Joyce Dean Benjamin, age 96, passed away peacefully with loved ones on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Joyce was born December 3, 1928 in Charleston, Arkansas to Clarence Golden and Jewell Ethel (Guthrie) Askins. Joyce was the youngest of six children.
Her family eventually moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where she met and married William (Bill) Benjamin. They had four children: Judy Ann, Donald Lee, Ronald Dean and John Wayne. She loved to be with and care for her children, her Grandchildren and her Great Grandchildren.
She was a charter member of Judson Baptist Church. Her family and Faith in God meant everything to her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 Sisters, 2 Brothers, 3 Children and her Husband.
Joyce is survived by her Son Donald his wife Cheryl, 4 Grandchildren: Kimberly, Mike (Kelli), Melissa (Jimmy) and Julie (Dave) and 10 Great Grandchildren.
A visitation for Joyce will be held Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Chapel Hill - Butler Funeral Home, 701 North 94th Street, Kansas City, KS 66112. A funeral service will occur Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Judson Baptist Church, 8300 State Ave, Kansas City, Kansas 66112.
Joyce will be laid to rest in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Serving as pallbearers are Don Benjamin, Mike Benjamin, Hudson Benjamin, Lochlan Benjamin, Ethan Smith, Jimmy Smith and Dave Swafford.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in her honor to Judson Baptist Church, 8300 State Ave, Kansas City, Kansas 66112.
