Mary Louise Bengtson

She was born on September 7, 1936 in Mountain Creek, Alabama to Bennie James and Ruby Lee Johnson. Louise met Edgar Bengtson in New Mexico while visiting her sister. They were married on March 10, 1958 and enjoyed 57 wonderful years together. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar, her parents, brothers Ralph and Bill, and sister Clara. She is survived by her son Dwight and wife Patty Bengtson of Houston Texas, daughter Linda and husband Troy Bender of Gladstone, Missouri; 4 grandchildren, Brandon and wife Casey Bender, Rachel and husband Bakir Cocalic, Brianne Bender, and Kayleen Bengtson; and 3 great-grandchildren, Emma, Annalise and Abbigail Bender. Louise is also survived by 2 sisters, Sarah Lewis, Eunice and husband Vyron Van Houten, sister-in-law Roberta Johnson, brother-in-law Leon and wife Mary Bengtson, sister-in-law Wilma Bengtson and many nieces and nephews.

Louise was a loving wife, mother and friend. She chose to serve the Lord at a young age, enjoying fellowship meetings in their home in Iowa and Arizona for many years. Being true to that choice sustained her through the many varied experiences of life and brought joy and peace she readily shared with those around her. When health began to fail, they came to Kansas City where she cared for Ed until his death. She graciously adjusted to her own failing health and was loved by her caregivers at New Mark Care Center. She has taught us many things by her faithful life. She has been our confidant, sounding board, advisor and example. Her kindness, wisdom, compassion, and love has touched our lives, encouraged and inspired us.