Ianthe Benjamin, better known as “Yante,” died on Saturday, Sept. 7, at her residence. She was 85 years old.
She is survived by her sons: Ulric Benjamin Jr. and Ronald Benjamin; daughter, Alda Benjamin; adopted daughter, Margaret Gumbs; adopted son, Roy Sasso; daughter-in-law, Margarita Benjamin; grandchildren: Roy Kuntz, Tymo Knight, Tereek Benjamin, Anika DeGraffe, Neilsa, Latoi, Roynisha, Kianna, Omar, Myles, Leia and Crystel Benjamin; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers: Larry Williams, Ashiel Thomas, Austin, Basil and Darwin Blyden; sisters: Doreen Harley, Eldra Newton, Beryl Fahie and Estelle Wheatley; special niece, Denise Niles.
A first viewing will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Davis Funeral Home Chapel. A second viewing will be held at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Interment will be at Western Cemetery No. 1.
All arrangements are by Davis Funeral Home, 774-1464.