Mercedes Mary Benjamin Obituary (1941 - 2018)

Mercedes Mary Benjamin, 77 passed away on December 17, 2018. She was the widow of Jimmy Lee Benjamin. They shared thirty plus years together. Born in Arnaudville, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Lorena Thompson and Dallas Semien. She attended St. Peter Clairborne Catholic School. She was employed at Deaton Hospital in Galena Park as a Dietary Aide. She was a member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed most spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her two sisters, Edna May Sonnier and Joyce Leday. She is also survived by her two daughters Rose Benjamin and Luvenia Griffins. She also leaves behind her four grandchildren, Malcolm Benjamin, Jimmy Benjamin, Shakayla Benjamin, and Mercedes L. Benjamin. As well as her nine great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother Lorena Thompson, her father Dallas Semien , her three sisters, Amelia Thomas, Lorena Irvine, Anna Jean Broussard, and her brother Joseph Semien. There will be a public viewing held on Saturday December 22, 2018 at 10am with a church service to begin at 11am located at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church 312 Rose Street, Texas City, Texas 77591.