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- Helen (Holly) Ruth Bennion (nee Batterson) age 83 of Sanborn, Town of Cambria, NY, was called to her Heavenly home on March 21, 2020 at Sunrise Senior Residence of Shelby Township, Michigan. Born in Attica, NY on September 16, 1936; daughter of the late Albert C. and Helen (Durand) Batterson. Helen was married to Douglas W. Bennion, on July 16, 1954, at Hope Lutheran Church in the Town of Niagara. They were blessed to be married for 62 years, until Douglas passed away on January 15, 2018. Helen was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Pekin, NY. She enjoyed her years in the Ladies Aid group, the Sunshine Club, and being active with the Alter Guild. Helen was a bookkeeper at Neff Electric Company from 1954 to 1960. She also worked in the accounting department for Greif Brothers Corp. from 1977 to 1995. Helen enjoyed sewing, cross stitch, quilting, card making and working on her computer. She always loved her times spent with her children and grandchildren. Helen was very happy to meet her first great-grandchild, Oliver, this past year.
Survivors include her son, Kirk D. (wife Deborah) Bennion of Macomb, Michigan, and daughter, Pamela A. Bennion of North Carolina; grandson, Derek W. (Jennifer) Bennion of Chicago, IL; graddaughter, Darlene F. (James) Roberts of Macomb, MI; great-grandson, Oliver W. Bennion; sister, Dolores (late Lewis) Westcott Jr. of Pekin, NY; and sister in law, Dorothy (late Roy) Batterson of Town of Niagara, NY; and many dear nieces and nephews.
Also predeceased by two brothers, Gerald (Dinah) Batterson and Al (Marilyn) Batterson.
A memorial service will be held at a later date, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Pekin, NY, with the Rev. R.P. Vogeler, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Helen's name, to St. Andrew Lutheran Church. A private interment took place in Niagara Falls Memorial Park.
Local arrangements have been with the DuBois Funeral Home, Wheatfield, NY.
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