Irene Helterbran Benton Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Irene Helterbran Benton of Bena, Virginia, born in Newport News, Virginia, who passed away on May 8, 2024, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Irene Helterbran Benton to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Irene had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Irene may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her husband Julius Daniel Benton, Jr.; and her mother Bernice Norris Helterbran. She is survived by: her daughters, Sherri Benton of Bena, Kristi Newman of Hayes and Julie Olson (Paul) of Chesapeake; her grandchildren, Kendall Appich (Chase), Cadyn Olson, Mikaela Olson and Zachary Olson; her great grandchild Cash Appich; her brother Robert Helterbran; and her cousin John Robinson. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
