Lora Bernice (Cronin) Benedict Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Lora Bernice (Cronin) Benedict of Lincoln, Illinois, born in Richmond, California, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 14, 2024. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father John P. Cronin; her grandmother Lora; her brothers, Brian Cronin and Adam Hicks; her uncle Doug Bunyard; and her great-niece Kiara McCaine.
She is survived by: her mother Lora Jean Cronin (Bunyard); her stepmother Shirley Skelton; her significant other Big Jimmy Benedict (Tyler Mattox); her children, Richard Nicholas, John John Lee, Lynda Benedict, Little Jimmy Benedict, Jason Benedict, Josh Farnam and Jay Lee; her grandchildren, Lyndsi Jean Brackett (David), Lora Alley, Little Ronnie Alley, Blaine Lee, Heaven Lee, Urijah Lee, Dana Benedict, Allah Robinson, Carly Smith, Jordan Nicholas, Felicity Duvall, Kadyn Patton, Richard Nicholas Jr., Jaxxon Nicholas and Trystan Nicholas; her great grandchildren, Vivienne Lora Sue Brackett and Alaina Patton; her sister Patty Cronin Benedict (Darrell); her nieces and nephews, Samantha Gandolfi (Billy), Angela Lascola (Hector), John Cronin (Krista), Jessie McCaine (Vesta) and Cliff Hicks; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Whitney Hicks and Summer Hicks; and also Shaye Cronin. She is also survived by several great nieces and nephews, cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
