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 1950 - 2019 (69 years)
Melinda Benn
Melinda Mae Benn passed away on July 17, 2019, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on Jan. 20, 1950, in Rome Hospital, the daughter of Melvin Benn (died 1990) and Marion Walton Benn (died 2006). She graduated in 1968 from Rome Free Academy, Rome, NY.
Melinda enlisted in the Army and served in Georgia, Hawaii, NATO Headquarters in Belgium, and Germany, where she was given a medical discharge.
After her parents’ deaths, she moved to Azusa, California, where she was diagnosed with cancer. She has been under the care of the VA for over three years. Last week, she was moved to a hospice where life support was removed and she was kept comfortable, according to her wishes.
She is survived by a sister, Joelle Benn Jones of Lee Center, NY; and three nephews and their wives, Lewis Jones Jr. of Lee Center, NY, Michael Jones Sr. (Denise) and David Jones (Terry) both of Rome, NY; also Michael’s children, Amber Jones, Ashley Jones Goodwin (Josh) and Michael Jones Jr., all of Rome, NY.
Melinda’s family would like to thank Pearl Campbell and all her family in California for their kindness and help. They have all been devoted family, and she enjoyed being a part of their family gatherings and celebrations. They give new meaning to “family love.”
Thank you also to the VA aides that cared for her and her beloved cats at home. Your compassionate care was greatly appreciated. Citrus Valley Hospice, West Covena, CA, also took wonderful care of her the week she was there.
Arrangements are being handled through the VA and Julie Campbell Yonkers. Burial will be at the National Cemetery in Riverside, CA.
Any memorials can be sent to your local animal shelter. She will always be remembered for her great love of animals of all kinds.
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