Julia Lee Benson (83) left this world on April 29, 2021 and is now

celebrating with her Lord and Savior.

She was born in Ellsworth, KS June 5, 1937 to Roland T. and Ada Faye

(Kline) Newsome. She graduated from Salina Central High School, Salina

KS in 1955. She married Floyd R. Benson June 5, 1955 in Salina, KS. They

moved to Ft. Collins, CO in 1963 where they were instrumental in

starting several churches. In 1972 they moved to Liberal for Floyd to

pastor the Grace Baptist Temple. Julie worked for Chuck McKeen at McKeen

Optical for many years. Most recently she was the custodian at the First

Christian Church.

Survivors include:

Children: Vicki Stow of Independence, MO. Steve (Donna) Benson of

Liberal, KS. Sue (Tim) Sadler, Coweta, OK.

Grandchildren: Jerry (Becky) Stow, Lafayette, CO. Kristi Stow,

Independence, MO. Kristen (Reggie) Anthony, Andover, KS. Jeff (Mimi)

Sadler, Brighton, CO. Thomas (Kendra) Benson, Liberal, KS. Bradley

(Linda) Benson, Liberal, KS. Clayton (Hope) Benson, Lubbock, TX. Brother

Harry Newsome of Salina, KS. Sisters-in-law Pat Newsome, Salina, KS and

Phyllis (Jerry) Ihlow, Las Vegas, NV. Twelve great grandchildren and

several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd in 2007. One brother,

David Newsome, in 2000. One sister, Yvonne Murphy in 2015 and one

granddaughter, Amy Sadler, in 1981.

Per Julie’s request there will not be any public memorial. A private

family service was held.

Friends may leave condolences to the family through Julia’s tribute web

page at www.millermortuary.net