Clara Virginia (Benson) Howdyshell Obituary
The family announces the passing of Clara Virginia (Benson) Howdyshell of Staunton, Virginia on October 19, 2026. Clara, born on March 2, 1941, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Clara Virginia (Benson) Howdyshell to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ottobine Preston Benson and Georgia Mae Benson (Strickler); her son Boyd Blake Howdyshell; and her siblings, Hazel Clatterbaugh, Mamie Woods, Bonnie Runion, Ruby Riddle, Dorothy Cason, Nellie Ellinger, Ruth Lotts, Georgia Clark, Anna Forcum, Henry, Herman, Elmer, Jessie, Bernard and Dickey Benson.
She is survived by: her husband Kermit Howdyshell; her son Ronald Howdyshell (Donya) of Staunton; her grandson Matthew Curtis Howdyshell (Jessie); and her great grandchildren, Christian Carter and Carson Cash Howdyshell.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 25th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory (230 Frontier Dr, Staunton, VA 24401). A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Oaklawn Memory Gardens (1921 Shutterlee Mill Rd, Staunton, VA 24401).
It is suggested that those desiring make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-1942 or the charity of your choice.
