Constance (Connie) May Benson
Connie passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Cox South, Springfield, Missouri.
She was born May 14, 1938, in Lincoln, Nebraska to parents Eldon Toland and Latha Hoyt (Coy). On March 2, 1973, she was married at Peru, New York, to Donald Benson. She was passionate about music, singing, water color painting, crocheting and animals, especially her beloved dachshunds. When she was younger, she loved to sew and square dance. Connie loved her family, especially her grandchildren; she loved flowers, with yellow roses being her favorite. She enjoyed collecting angels and loved writing poetry. Connie was very creative and expressed her gifts through her poetry and art. She even published a book at 80 years old of her poetry, illustrated by her art. She was a member of First Christian Church, she loved the lord, and singing in the choir brought her great joy.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Benson, of the family home; three children, Monica Juett and husband, Pat, Georgetown, Kentucky, Shanica Crews and husband, David, Springfield, Missouri and Shava Norsworthy and husband, Rolan, Peace Valley, Missouri; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Her parents, Fred and Latha Coy and one son, Daniel Benson, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church or Ventures in Art and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri. Online condolences may be left at www.robertsondrago.com
Brenda Pirnack
April 18, 2025 @ 2:46 pm
Sending prayers for family and friends !
David and Carrie Thompson
April 18, 2025 @ 3:47 pm
Don and family, David and I send our condolences to you and your family. So sorry for your loss. We are sorry not to be able to be at Connie’s services as we are picking up our daughter at airport in Springfield at 3:00 that day. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you as you grieve.
With love, David and Carrie.
Randall and Teresa (Eldringhoff) Romans
April 19, 2025 @ 2:05 pm
Shava, Rolan and family, our condolences to you all.
Patsy mccauley. 417 257 7222
April 21, 2025 @ 8:41 pm
Don so sorry to learn of Connie’s death. We did not visit a lot but what time we did she was a real treat.
I dropped by your home one time to pick up comklim product. Connie was so kind and gave me a tour showing me your family, her art and poetry. I hated to leave and she did not want me to leave. I have no idea where you were
Trish and Kenny Jarvis
April 22, 2025 @ 8:11 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Always keep those special memories close to your hearts to help in the days ahead
Sandy Bosserman
April 23, 2025 @ 8:33 am
Don, Monica, Shanica, & Shava; I’m sorry we were unable to be with you yesterday. We have warm and wonderful memories of our season with Connie and with you, Shava, and Shanica. Please know we pray that this time of sorrow and transition is filled with God’s mighty and loving presence.
Maurice and Sandy Bosserman