Livonia:  At age 84, Marjorie Jean Benson passed peacefully at her home on March 8, 2021.  She was born on February 15, 1937 in Arkport, NY to the late Harold and Nellie (Burd) Polmanteer.  In addition to her parents she was also predeceased by her husband Wayne J. Benson in 2012 and her grandson Joseph Milczarek. Marjorie and Wayne met in the late 1950s at a dance in Wayland, NY. Marjorie and Wayne were together for 54 years, she has lived alone since Wayne passed. Marjorie enjoyed writing, public speaking, and art in school. She  was  also a skilled artist in paint, chalk and pencil drawing. Among her favorite creative things to do was sewing, making clothes, baby blankets and Christmas stockings for her children and grandchildren. “We always had homemade pies, cookies and cakes at home, mom did her best to show us how much she loved us.”

She is survived by children; Darlene (Rick) Pulsifer of TN, Karen Godfrey (Frank Krisko) of Livonia, Larry Benson (Dawn Faulkner) of Livonia, Cheri Parkhouse (Christian Burger) of Avon, Homer “Jay” (Brandy) Benson of FL, and Wayne Benson of FL; grandchildren, Kylee Milczarek, Sean Godfrey, Samantha Godfrey, Russell Parkhouse, Arielle Parkhouse, Mariah Dickerson, Leslie Benson, Sierra Benson, Elijah Benson, Caryn Benson, Kyle Cherry, Kevin Benson, and Katlin Benson; great-grandchildren, Arora Bellisario, Deklan Thomas, Weston Thomas, and Gavin Thomas; siblings, Phyllis Cox and Bill Polmanteer; also survived by many family and friends.

At this time no formal funeral services will be held, a private family gathering will be held.  Memorial contributions may be made in Marjorie’s memory to the Teresa House, 21 Highland Road, Geneseo, NY or Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com