Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin (New Orleans, Louisiana) is shared. Adelaide, born on August 23, 1932, passed away on May 30, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Bell Wisdom and Mary Freeman Wisdom; and her husband Edward B. Benjamin Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Edward Wisdom Benjamin and Helaine Higgins; her grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Benjamin, Edward Wisdom Benjamin, Jr., Glen Higgins Benjamin, Joan Caroline Benjamin and Mary Dabney Benjamin; her great grandchildren, Haley Benjamin Williamson and Amy Benjamin Williamson; her granddaughter Ann Leith Benjamin Hill; her great grandchildren, Gareth Griffin Hill and Oliver Benjamin Hill; her grandson Stuart Minor Benjamin; her great grandchildren, Sophia Rai Benjamin and Anna Rai Benjamin; Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA. 70130, Louise S. McGehee School, 2343 Prytania St., New Orleans, LA 70130, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, 4176 Canal St. Ste 100, New Orleans, LA. 70119, Loyola University, 6363 St Charles Avenue, NOLA, 70118, or Metairie Park Country Day School 300 Park Road, Metairie, LA 70005.
