Clara Louise Bodine Benoist

May 6, 1931 - June 9, 2018

Mrs. Clara Louise Bodine Benoist, age 87, of Douglas, GA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday afternoon, June 9, 2018. Mrs. Benoist, a native of Washington, New Jersey, was born May 6, 1931 to the late Robert A. Bodine and the late Laura Andrews Bodine. Mrs. Benoist was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include: Her husband of 70 Years: David E. Benoist of Douglas, GA 3 Children: David and Peggy Benoist of Corpus Christi, TX Suzanne and Paul Goodman of Douglas, GA Lisa and Tony Jaworowski of Douglas, GA 2 Brothers: Robert Bodine of Hackettstown, NJ and Alfred Bodine of Merritt Island, FL 1 Sister: Thelma Boice of Seneca, SC 4 Grandchildren 5 Great Grandchildren The funeral service was held Tuesday morning, June 12, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with Dr. Shep Johnson officiating. The interment followed at 2:00 P.M. at Jacksonville National Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL with Dr. Shep Johnson conducting the committal service. Active Pallbearers were: David Benoist, Paul Goodman, Tony Jaworoski, Jesse Garcia and Wesley Harper. Special Musical Selections, “How Great Thou Art” and “Do You Know My Jesus” was presented by the Soloist, Gayland Collins, with Judy Foskey, at the Piano and “Amazing Grace” was rendered as a Congregational Hymn, led by Gayland Collins and Judy Foskey, at the Piano. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by the Pianist, Judy Foskey. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – P. O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 Condolences may be left for the family at www.ricketsonfuneralhome.com. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.