Mary  Catherine Benson

Mary Catherine Benson, 78, of Du Quoin, passed away at 12:00 P.M., Sunday, February 8, 2004 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Mary was a homemaker and had owned and operated the Jack & Jill Shop in Du Quoin for thirty years. She was a charter member of the Spirit of Life Christian Church in Du Quoin and was a active worker in the church.
She was born January 26, 1926 at Du Quoin, the daughter of Pete and Beulah (Barnett) Phipps.
She married Albert "Red" Benson, Jr. on February 1, 1947 at Du Quoin, IL. He passed away October 27, 1990.
She is survived by one son- Mark Benson and wife Terri of Du Quoin, two grandsons- Matthew and Joshua Benson both of Du Quoin, two sisters-in-law- Sally Phipps of Du Quoin and Fern Benson of Hillsboro, several nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services were at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Gerald Wright officiating.
Friends called from 9 to 11 A.M. Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Spirit of Life Christian Church.
