Christine Mae Benedict, 72, of Ashford, gave up her fight and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at CAMC Hospice. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward & Carleda (Huff) Godlove; daughter Wendy Dickerson; best friend, Gayle Javins; and sister Charmaine Martin.
She is survived by her best friend, special granddaughter, Courtney Javins; daughters, Shawnte’ Morris (Shawn), Carleda Benedict (Charlie), Tammy Lushbaugh (Randy); sons, Jimmy Benedict (Crystal), Steven Benedict (Michelle), Jeremiah Benedict, and Harvey Benedict (Jodi); brother, Jay Godlove; sister, Cindy Crane; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.
Christine was a manager for Kmart for many years. She loved to worship the Lord with her church family at Amazing Grace Fellowship. She enjoyed going to the beach, shopping at Walmart and spending time with her grandkids.
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
A little memorial service will be held at Amazing Grace Fellowship church, with Pastor Matt Epling officiating on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 11am – 1pm.
It’s ben 365d+ i know you miss your mom, Shawnte -me, too- now’tisa true missing for she can not return to us; but, we must go on without her walking with us. Even tho’ you’ve never met me, I love youseall as Jesus loved us- his new commandment -which by this the world’ll know we’re his disciples for the love we have one to another and i love all his wonderful words of life, to be sure! Please feel free to call anytime: 240. 866.7517 or email grandmama4life@ outlook.com(i’m here for you like another mother —you could start a collection of moms : ).