Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Benjamin, Anna S. 1924
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The Portland Observer, Thursday, June 5, 1924

The remains of Mrs. Anna S. Benjamin, who passed away at the Deaconess home in 
Grand Rapids, Sunday morning, were brought to Portland, Tuesday, and funeral 
services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Smith, Tuesday afternoon, 
in charge of Rev. J. H. Bancroft.  Burial was made in Portland cemetery beside 
her husband, the late George Benjamin, who died many years ago.

Mrs. Benjamin was past 80 years of age and for a number of years had made her 
home at Grand Rapids.  Before going to that city she was one of Portland’s 
most prominent and well known ladies.  Having identified herself with the work 
of the W. C. T. U. in early life her efforts won her the commendation of that 
organization and for over thirty years she retained the presidency of that 
order in the firth district.  She had also been honored with the presidency of 
the state organization and was parliamentarian of the national body.  In 
carrying out the duties of these offices she met and became friends with many 
prominent people from all over the nation, retaining these friendships until 
her death.  Her son, Glenn Benjamin, who was at her beside when death came, is 
the only surviving near relative.


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