Susan Johnstone Bensing

March 25, 1935 ~ September 28, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Susan Johnstone Bensing passed away on September 28, 2010, at the home she loved, after a long illness.
Susan was born in Philadelphia, PA, on March 25, 1935. She attended Haddonfield High School in Haddonfield, NJ, and Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA. She met the love of her life on a sailboat in Ocean City, NJ, at age 15; she married Earle Bensing on June 18, 1955.
Upon Earle's retirement in 1991, they moved to Asheville, where they spent many wonderful years simply being together. She loved hiking, camping, her tennis buddies and trips to the beach. But she was always happiest when surrounded by her family.
During her lifetime, Susan spent some years working as a secretary in a medical practice in Atlanta, GA, and at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL. She also volunteered in the ICU of Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, CT.
Susan Bensing is survived by her husband of 55 years, Earle Bensing; her children, Janet Bensing Dack, of Asheville, Earle Johnstone Bensing of Dallas, and Pamela Bensing Valentine and son-in-law, Michael Allen Valentine, of Cincinnati; nine grandchildren: Lindsay, Ashley and Alyssa Dack, Matthew, David and Mandy Valentine, and E.J., Leigh and Max Bensing; and her beloved dog, Luke, and cat, Buster.
The family is especially grateful to all our kind and caring friends, both near and afar, for their love and support. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, PO Box 8195, Asheville, NC, 28814, in her honor.
A celebration of Susan Bensing's life will be held on Saturday, October 16, at 4:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 5 Oak Street, Asheville, North Carolina. The family will receive friends in the Atrium beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Rd. is assisting her family.
May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always, and strength in the companionship of those who share your loss…. I have learned never to underestimate the healing power we all have. It is always there to be used for the highest good. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. (Matthew 5:4) May it be a source of inner strength to know that there’s a loving God watching over you, and that, throughout this time of need, He’ll stay close by your side. I have fought the fine fight, I have run the course to the finish, I have observed the faith.-2Timothy 4:7. As for me, I will lie down that I may sleep; I shall certainly awake, for Jehovah himself keeps supporting me. -Psalms 3:5
We are sending our love to all of you. Sue was a gift to all of us and we will miss her with all our heart.
Buddy, sorry to hear of your loss.
I’ll always remember her lovely smile and kindness. Wonderful lady.
Hi, Bud, Janet, Chip, and Pam, Our lives are so much brighter for having Sue in them. She will be with me always, and I can chuckle about so many things, especially about the panties. I hope this isn’t too risque. It was all quite innocent!
Sorry to hear about your loss. I have many fond memories of the times I spent with your wife/mom. She was a wonderful, kind, generous, and caring woman. Even though it has been years since I have seen her she will be missed.
My thoughts are with your family. I was not able to meet Susan but have heard about the amazing woman that she was from Ashley. I know that she will be deeply missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I loved Mrs.Bensing and I will truly miss her sweet precious smile.
I am so sorry. Mr. & Mrs. Bensing were so kind to me when I worked at the Country Club of Asheville. After 13 years I still remember both with fondness.
Kim Malen (Kim Hooker at the Club)
Pam,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. From everything you have told us about her, she must have been a beautiful woman inside and out. She is now at peace and watching over all of you. We are here for you if you need anything. Love you!
Bud,
Just learned of Sue’s death & will never forget what a bright and shiny lady she was back in our Hanover days!
Any who knew her shares your sorrow, my friend.