Beverly Benson

Beverly Benson, 80, passed away February 16, 2025, in San Angelo.

A private family service will be at a later date. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Beverly was born April 23, 1944 in Brady, Texas, to Fred and Alta Betsill. She was raised in Doole, TX and went to school in Melvin, TX. She married Bill Benson on June 17, 1961, in San Angelo and they celebrated 62 years of marriage before his death in 2024. Beverly was a passionate antique collector and devoted mother. She was loved by neighbors and friends and couldn't go anywhere without making a new friend.

The family would like to give special thanks to neighbor Lon Colbert and friends Candi Rasberry, Laura Whisenhunt, and Clint Tinney for their dedicated friendship.

Survivors include her children Tammy Wankowski and husband Kurt of San Angelo; Billy Benson and wife Julie of Doole; Dawn Wessman and husband Tom of Bastrop; and Therran Johnson and husband Steve of San Angelo; brother-in-law Larry Benson and wife Ginny of San Angelo; brother-in-law John Seaton of San Angelo; nephew Josh Seaton and wife Leslie of New Braunfels; and cousin LaQuita Bishop and husband Ray of San Angelo. Beverly had seven grandchildren: Jerimiah Wankowski, Katherine Babcock, Kristen Brenek, Brittany Benson, Taylor Benson, Bailey McAbee, and Gentry Wessman; 13 great grandchildren, and her beloved pet, Abby Rose. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents and husband Bill Benson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your local animal shelter.