Iris Elaine Benson Obituary
We bid farewell to Iris Elaine Benson (Westlake, Louisiana), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 17, 2025 at the age of 95. Iris touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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 Marion Benson; her daughter Cindy Champagne; her son-in-law Gerald; her grandson Daniel Fanta; her parents, Ollie Wyble and Annie Lee Wyble; and her brothers, Ollie and Robert Wyble.
She is survived by: her daughters, Kathy Smith of Beaumont, Sharon Villarreal (Juan) of Sugar Land and Diane Fanta (David) of Sugar Land, Texas; her grandchildren, Matt Suarez, Marla Snyder (John), Aleyna Villarreal, Laura Moorhouse (Gage) and Alicia Villarreal; her great grandchildren, Morgan Carter (Caleb), Hayden Snyder (Sarah), Noah, Nick Suarez, Kate and Matt Moorhouse; and her great great grandchild Milo Carter.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Hixson Funeral Home (2409 Westwood Rd, Westlake, LA 70669). A rosary will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 at 8:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. John Bosco Catholic Church (1301 Sampson St, Westlake, LA 70669). A burial will be held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 at the Westlake Memorial Park Cemetery (3048 Carlock Rd, Westlake, LA 70669).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond, Texas, or a charity of your choice.
