SUSAN JAMIAL BENES
1944-2018
Susan Jamail Benes was born on December 12th, 1944 to Mikal Emile Jamail and Bernice McGlathery Jamail. She grew up in West University place with her brother, Father Michael Jamail, who was 10 years her senior and adored Susie, taking her everywhere with him. The joy of her life was her children, Cindy, Debbi, and Michael. And later in life her true obsession became her seven grandchildren. She loved them each equally and uniquely and they worshipped her, never missing an opportunity to see her. She was their friend, mentor, listener and confidante.
Lynda Bible was her lifelong best friend. This relationship that was shared over a love of fishing and a passion for helping those in need lasted over 30 years and was built on loyalty and mutual respect. The Benes children consider Lynda to be part of their family. Lynda, along with lifelong friends, Judy Poston and Betty Hill, formed the Golden Grannies. These fun-loving, independent women, traveled together seeing almost every region of the US, including their most recent adventure in Hawaii this past September.
There are not words enough to express how deeply she will be missed. She was the light that lit up every room. Susie is survived by her brother Father Jamail, daughter Cindy Witmer Olrik and her husband Lars Olrik, daughter Debbi Salls and husband Kim Salls, son Michael Joseph Benes and his wife Laura Benes, grandchildren Mills Stewart, William and Hope Witmer, Iris and Philip Salls, and Charlotte and Michael Benes. Also all of the Benes family including Joe, Judy, Betty and Donnie as well as many, many other friends and extended family.
A visitation will be held Thursday, October 25, 5-7 pm at the Memorial Oaks Funeral Home at 13001 Katy Freeway. A burial and committal ceremony will be held Friday, October 26 at 10 am at the Forest Park Lawndale Funeral home, 6900 Lawndale St. The memorial service will be held Friday, October 26 at 2 pm at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, 11612 Memorial Drive. Reception to follow.
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