Patricia Crohen Benson

PATRICIA CROHEN BENSON was born Aug. 2, 1929 and transitioned Nov. 21, 2018. She was the first of 5 children born to parents William and Pearl Crohen of Findlay, Ohio. She was followed into the world a few minutes later by her twin sister, Margaret. Over the next years, her sisters, Janie and Susie came along, and then brother, William. Her husband of 52 years, Daniel Benson; her parents; and sisters, Margaret Maine and Susie Meter predeceased her. She is survived by 5 children who love and honor her, Deborah Benson Steinbeck of Denver, Colo.; Leigh Ann Benson of La Jolla, Calif.; Daniel Patrick Benson of Little Rock, Ark.; Elizabeth Lynn Benson of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.; and Kirk Anthony Benson of Jacksonville, Ark. She has 13 grandchildren who adore her and 5 great-grandchildren with more to come, to whom she will be a legend. She fell in love and married the love of her life, Daniel F. Benson, and remained in love for 52 years until he passed at 73. She spent a lifetime raising children and following her husband as he moved for business until they settled in Conway, Ark., 40 years ago. He opened Benson Pump Company with his sons, and it is still thriving after 33 years. Patricia "Patti Pearl" is a shining example of how one person can make a difference. She has touched countless lives, and although her light no longer shines here in this world, a bright new light now shines in the heavens. In each place she moved her family, she became active in charity. She was active in Catholic charities. She rang the bell for the Salvation Army, brought bibles for incarcerated men, and was instrumental in the inception of Renewal Ranch and many more personal good works. Her life was one to be celebrated, as she lived it to the fullest. She considered herself fortunate to have the life she had in spite of all the physical and emotional obstacles she battled through. She was a remarkable woman, as anyone whose life she touched would attest. Her family is proud to claim such a fine woman as family. There will be a small, private service for the family. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Renewal Ranch, 75 Lake Drive, Houston, Ark. 72070. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.