Benita Carpenter Criscione, at the age of 58, passed away suddenly and peacefully on February 16th, 2020. Benita was born on February 21st, 1961 in Excelsior Springs Missouri to Ben and Mary Carpenter. She graduated from West High School Excelsior Springs. Benita married Chris, in 1996. Benita worked for Waddell and Reed as a senior account administrator. Benita worked for Waddell and Reed for 39 years proudly. She loved her co-workers and the memories they made together. Chris and Benita had one child, a daughter they named Christina. Her daughter remembers her as a loving and caring mother. A woman who was lovable, driven and hardworking. Someone who would go the extra mile to make anyone smile and feel loved. Her husband remembers her as his soulmate, his best friend, sous chef, a very proud mom, and a very loving wife. Benita was accomplished at playing the piano and played piano for her school and church. Benita was a loving individual who loved playing piano and who was passionate about spending time with family and friends. Benita is now in God’s hands, and forever in our hearts.
She is survived by her husband, daughter and family members.
The family would like to thank North Kansas City Hospital and Hospice care teams for taking amazing care of Benita.
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