Rachel Brantley Benzie Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Rachel Brantley Benzie of Portsmouth, Virginia, whose life came to an end on January 14, 2025 at the age of 97, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rachel Brantley Benzie to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, Dean W. Sword, Sr. and George E. "Bennie" Benzie, Jr.; and her father Charles Rich (Dollie Perry Brantley). She is survived by: her children, Dean W. Sword, Jr. (Dee) of Portsmouth and Regina B. Forehand (Hugh) of Chesapeake; her grandchildren, Michael D. Sword (Laura) of Staten Island, NY, Lindsay F. Weatherford (Tommy) of Chesapeake and Blair F. Johnson (Chris) of Chesapeake; and her great grandchildren, Devyn Rachel Sword of Williamsburg, VA, Justin M. Sword of Staten Island, NY, Camryn B. Weatherford of Chesapeake, Payton O. Weatherford of Chesapeake, Brady C. Johnson of Chesapeake and Caroline E. Johnson of Chesapeake.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 24th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Foster Funeral Home (1926 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the H.E.R. Shelter online at hershelter.com or by mail to PO Box 2187 Portsmouth, VA 23702, or to a charity of your choice.
