Julia Besancon

Julia Marie Besancon, 95, of Benton, died Sunday, December 13, 2015. She was born in White County, Ark., on September 13, 1920 to Robert Heston and Etta Mae Bradley. Mrs. Besancon was a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings and husband, Eugene W. Besancon. She is survived by her children, Frank R. Besancon of Benton, Eugene (Margaret) Besancon of Bryant, Mignon Frazier of Benton and Judy Besancon of Benton; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 16 at Ashby Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 17 at Pine Crest Memorial Park. Rev. Mike Schleider will be officiating. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.