Joan Benjamin Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joan Benjamin of New Orleans, Louisiana, born in Beverly, Massachusetts, who passed away on August 10, 2025 at the age of 99. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband William Mente Benjamin; and her parents, Elizabeth Warner and William Davies Durland. She is survived by: her sister Elizabeth Durland Dupont; her children, William Proctor Benjamin (Margaret) of Greensboro, John Durland Benjamin of Boca Raton, Ann Benjamin Zuraw (Ben) of Greensboro and Thomas Mente Benjamin (Sallee) of New Orleans; and her grandchildren, William Proctor Benjamin, Jr., Elise Benjamin Turner, Lucy Zuraw Thompson, Jerrold Mente Zuraw, Lane Zuraw Ortenberg, Hughes Whitescarver Benjamin, Esme'Boyce Benjamin, Marshall Beardsley Benjamin, Roberta Belle Benjamin and Reid Campbell Benjamin. She is also survived by five great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, Lambeth House Foundation, or the charity of your choice.
