Doris Owens Benjamin

 Doris Owens Benjamin, age 95, of Clinton, widow of Edgar L. Benjamin Sr., passed away, Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Prisma Health-Greenville Memorial Hospital. 

 Born November 14, 1929 in Clinton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Plumer and Ruth Stewart Owens. Doris dedicated her career to Belk Department Store, where she made many lasting friendships and memories. 

 She is survived by her sons, Edgar L. “Zeke” Benjamin, Jr. (Elaine) of Mountville, SC, Thomas Steven Benjamin (Ann) of Gray Court, SC, and Robert O. “Bob” Benjamin (Vickie) of Clinton, SC; her daughter, Merri Christine Benjamin Ridenour of N. Charleston, SC; her grandchildren, Ashlee Davenport (Jeff), Kimberly Benjamin, Emily Raines (Tyler), Brooklyn Benjamin, John-Walter Benjamin (Brooke), Dillon Lee Ridenour, Alice Ruth Finley (Joey), Megan Elizabeth Benjamin, and Ryland Lee Benjamin; and ten great-grandchildren.

 In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Charleen Benjamin, and her brother, Thomas Richard Owens. 

 Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Allie McNider officiating.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NHC of Laurens, 379 Pinehaven Street Ext, Laurens, SC 29360 or Mountville Baptist Church, PO Box 484, Mountville, SC 29370.

 Condolence may be expressed online at www.graryfuneralhome.com 

Gray Funeral Home of Clinton is assisting the Benjamin family with services.