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Obituary For Mrs. Sara Clementine James Benson
Mrs. Sara Benson, 84, of Albany, Georgia departed this life on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia.
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Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 901 S. Westover Road, Albany, Georgia.
Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, 200 Cotton Ave, Albany, Georgia 31701.
Sara Clementine James Benson was born on Easter Sunday, April 13, 1941 to the late Owen F. James. Sr. and Mary Harrell James in Albany, Georgia. To her family she was called Clem or Clemmie.
She received her early education in the Dougherty County Public Schools, graduating from Monroe High School in 1959. She received a fill four-year scholarship from Las Amigas Civic and Social Club of Albany to attend Albany State College (University) in Albany, Georgia. She received the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education in 1963. Upon graduating, Sara became employed by Albany State College as secretary for Hazard Laboratory School for six years. In 1969 she received the Master of Business Education degree and began a teaching career at ASU in the Business Education Department. She retired in 1993 but was later honored with the title of Assistant Professor Emeritus of the School of Business.
After retirement, she worked part-time as an adjunct instructor at Albany Technical College in the Business Department and in Developmental Studies.
While attending Albany State, Sara was initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ยฎ , Gamma Sigma Chapter in May 1962. After graduating from ASU, Sara later joined Delta Eta Omega Chapter, Inc. where she served as the following officers: Financial Secretary, Recoding Secretary, Graduate Advisor, and Door Keeper. She is a distinguished Golden Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ยฎ for having 50 + years of membership.
In addition, Sara continued to work tirelessly to render service in her church, community, and civic organizations. As an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, she served several years in the New Members Orientation Ministry providing leadership as a teacher and Team Leader. She also served as Vice President of the General Missionary Minisrty, Circle # 4, past president of the Floral Cub, member of the Benevolence Ministry, and member of the Prison Ministry. Her other involvement in community organizations included: Secretary, Board of Directors of the Southwest Georgia Association for Convalescent and Aging Persons, Inc.; Slater King Adult Day Health Center; Las Amigas Civic and Social Club, Life Member, reporter, secretary, parliamentarian, and president; Albany City Federation of Colored Womenโs Club and Youth Affairs; Life Member Albany State University National Alumni Association; Albany Alumni Chapter of Albany State University; Delta Pi Epsilon; and South Dougherty County Community League.
Her hobbies were reading, bowling, and learning to play the piano. She spent some of her spare time playing Bridge, Pinochle, and Bid Whist. Her philosophy of life was to help someone along the way, lifting as you climb.
Sara leaves behind a legacy of love that will echo throughout generations; her husband of 59 years, Winfred Benson, Sr; one sister, Juanita James of Woodstock, GA; one daughter, Thedjuana (Jerry) Nicholson; three granddaughters, Shannon Marshall, Winifred Marshall Rojas, Jawanza Gibbs Nicholson; four great granddaughters; one great-great grandson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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New kingdom church sent Stately Croton for Mrs. Sara Clementine James Benson - December 08, 2025
I love you auntie and i will miss you, you lived a great life no more pain no more hurt this is not goodbye this is see you later
Auntie we will miss you so much, I will hold onto our last conversation we had and I will be obedient and leave it to our Lord Jesus Christ. I love you and will cherish all memories we made together. Your Neice Marla James Alexander
Coach Benson, Sincere Condolences for the loss of Mrs. Benson. Your family has always been supportive of us and we are forever grateful. Much Love to you Sir. Miguel Stubbs and Family
Our sincere condolences for the Benson family. Elisha Williams and I are praying for your peace.
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My sincere condolences to the benson family.GOD surround you all with his loving arms
Deacon Benson and family. Our Sincere Condolences and prayers are with you and the family during your time of sorrow. May God's Presence Encourage Each Of You and His Love Give You Peace. Minnie Granberry and Maria Durden
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Rest well my dear auntie Clem you are safe in his arms now and will be truly missed your testimony, will always be remembered in our heart's. Pastor Marvin Owen James
Rest well Auntie Clem your life was truly a beautiful testament surely earned your wings. To say we will miss you would surely be an understatement. Our hearts hurt be we have the assurance that we will see you again.
We Love you, Tim & Cindy
Coach Benson, we are sending our prayers and our love. Mrs. Benson was always so energetic and resourceful. She gave her best in all things. May you be comforted by pleasant memories and strengthened by God's love. We send our deepest sympathies.
Uncle Benson as you were called by me and my family for years....Pleas
e forgive me for not responding earlier....I didn't know.....Greatest Auntie I've ever had....she kept our family together....special thanks for being a Peace Maker...She definitely will be missed
Grady "Dusty" Driskell
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Deacon Benson, Please know that our hearts aches with yours in the transitioning of your wife of over 59 years. We are all praying for you and your family during this most difficult time. Our entire church is here to support you and yours. We are keeping all of you in our prayers. "And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away." Isaiah 35:10 Know that "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal."
Coach Benson a.k.a "Daddy B" to all of. We want to let you and your family know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God keep you and strengthen you during and after your time of need. May God Bless You!!
Our sincerest condolences to Mr. Benson, family and friends. Mrs. Benson was a genuinely sweet, kind lady who seemed to never meet a stranger!! She will truly be missed.
Mrs. Benson will always be remembered as a hard worker for the things that she loved, Mt Zion and Albany State. Always loyal, caring and showing love. I will miss her ๐๐๐๐๐พ
Praying for comfort for the Benson family. Sara was my friend and I will surely miss her. Rest Sara, we love you.
Sending heartfelt condolences to Mr. Benson on the loss of his beloved wife. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
We are sadden, yet I know that you are happy. I will miss seeing you and talking to you at worship on Tuesday. I ask God to be with Mr. Benson and your family. Albany State is still winning and know that you still love it. I'm glad that you are at peace.
May God provide you with comfort and strength during this difficult time.
I grieve with you at the loss of this amazing woman. My heartfelt condolences to Deacon Benson and the family on such a sad loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Benson Family at this difficult time. Mrs. Benson was very kind, thoughtful and always placed others before herself. She never met a stranger and will most definitely be missed from around here.
Rest in Heaven!
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
