Vera Lou Benedict Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on April 6, 2026, at the age of 89, Vera Lou Benedict (Marion, Illinois) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vera Lou Benedict to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Drew W. McCormick and Mabel McCormick (Ollis); her husband Hubert Lee Benedict; her granddaughter Destiny; and her siblings, James Leslie McCormick, Flodene Shadowens (Ray), Kenneth Simmons, Velma Robinson (Homer), Alene Barringer (Henry), Albert McCormick, Della Barwick (Claude), Nella Crites (Clarence) and Ella Mullinix (Norman).
She is survived by: her children, Linda Keith (Steve), Ricky Benedict (Gaye) and Keith Benedict (Polianna); her grandchildren, Justin Elders (Alicia), Jason Elders, Jesse Benedict (Tori), Kristina Merrit (Jared), Thomas Benedict (Bridget) and Whitney Teal (Josh); her great grandchildren, Dylan Elders, Anna Rose Elders, Summerlee Elders, Troy Benedict, Tucker Benedict, Lynlee Benedict, Micah Merrit, Paxton Teal and Preston Teal; her brother Hubert E. McCormick; and her niece Brenda Lazorchek.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Angelville Community Church.
