Shirley E. (Wise) Benjamin

Shirley E. Wise Benjamin, 76, of Berwick, went peacefully to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, Monday, December 29, 2014. She passed away at her home with her family at her bedside. Shirley was born in Bloomsburg on November 29, 1938, a daughter to the late Earl V. and Lucille (Jury) Wise. A devoted wife and mother, her family was the most important thing in her life, second only to her love of Jesus. Shirley served as a volunteer for many years at the Heritage Christian School, where she enjoyed working with the children. She also played the piano and organ for various churches earlier in her life. Her hobbies and interests included knitting, photography, camping, horses, doing puzzles, and going to mini sprint car races. Surviving Shirley are two sons, Lee Benjamin, Sr. of Berwick and Terrie Benjamin and his companion, Lorraine Hidlay of Berwick, a daughter, Rebecca Whitebread and her fiancé, Bradly Beck of Berwick, seven grandchildren: Moriah, Lee, Jr., Danielle, Mindy, Tiffany, Kiersten, and Jason, six great-grandchildren, and two sisters-in-law, Ruth Wise and Joanne Wise. As well as her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty-four years, Elden Benjamin, Sr., sons, Darrell and Elden, Jr., brothers, Earl Wise, Jr. and Robert Wise, and sister, Dorothy Charette. Her viewing is 6:00-8:00 PM Friday at the Kelchner-McMichael-Baker Funeral Home, 119-121 E. 3rd. St., Berwick. Shirley's funeral is 1:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home. Pastor Jim Winder of Cornerstone Bible Church will serve as the officiant. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. The family asks that any contributions in Shirley's memory be sent to the charity of your choice.