HUDSON FALLS – Sandra (Juckett) Benson, 78, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on November 18, 1938, in Hudson Falls, he was the daughter of the late Donald and Gladys (Wells) Juckett.
Sandra received her bachelor’s in secondary education from Albany State. She taught school until she began to raise her family. In later years, she returned to the school system and started working in the administrative office, and ended her career as a secretary at Maple Street School.
Her husband, Gary Benson passed away on July 19, 2014, after 53 years of marriage.
Sandra was a member of the United Methodist Church, she was very active in the United Methodist Woman, served as church treasure for many years, and was active in all aspects of church life.
Survivors include, her children, Jeffrey Benson and his wife, Holly of Durkeetown, Stacey Benson Doty and her husband, Rick of Fort Edward, and Lori Benson of Fort Edward; her grandchildren, Sara Morgan Pulver, Jasmine Doty, Ethan Doty, and Molly Doty; her two brothers, Donald Juckett and his wife, Rosemary of Springfield, VA, and Lynn Juckett and his wife, Karen of Little Rock, AR; a sister in law, Donna Keck of Athol; her very close cousin, Carolyn Dorrance of South Glens Falls; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. located at 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church at 227 Main Street, with the Reverend Derek Hansen, officiating.
The burial will take place later in the spring at Moss Street Cemetery.
Donations in Sandra’s name may be made out to St. Jude’s, 2 Pine West Plaza #202, Albany, NY 12205; or the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church Skye Farm Campership Fund, 227 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839; or Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
My condolences so sorry . Sandys mom was neighbors with my grandmother for years . She was nice to all . So sorry
I’m completely shocked! My heart is so sad and broken for Lori,Stacey,Jeff and grandchildren.What a wonderful,beautiful woman she was.I will miss her dearly.Prayers to you all.
With all our heart we will miss you Aunt Sandy. Out thoughts and prayers are with Jeff, Stacey, and Lori along with Spouses and Grandchildren.
Lori, Stacy and Jeff and families, so very sorry for your loss. Sandy was a treasure and will be missed by so many.
Jeff & family,
Thoughts & prayers to you all for the loss of your Mom.
I am so very sorry to learn of the passing of Sandy. She was such a sweet and wonderful person. My thoughts are with Jeff, Family and Friends.
May Her Memory Always Be A Blessing.
I am so very sorry to learn of the passing of Sandy. She was such a sweet and wonderful person. My thoughts are with Jeff, Family and Friends.
May Her Memory Always Be A Blessing For All.
Heartfelt condolences to all family members on the passing of Sandy. I had been a shipmate of Gary on the LST 1156 many years ago and through that association learned of his love for Sandy. He always had a picture of his girl friend, Sandy, on his desk in the ship’s office and would return to Hudson Falls on leave to spend time with her. They were very much in love. I had the opportunity to meet Sandy at one of our ship’s reunions in Norfolk in 2009, and then again in 2016 when I was visiting the Lake George area. Having met her, I was struck by her warm personality and subtle sense of humor. She and Gary were the perfect couple, and she was devoted to him and his memory. I was saddened to learn of her passing. She and Gary are together again. Fair winds and following seas.