Linda Marie Davison Benitez
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Graveside Memorial for Linda Marie Davison Benitez, 66, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence. She passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at her home.
Linda was born June 25, 1950 in Lawrence, KS, daughter of Duane Gerald and Antonia (Garcia) Davison.
She worked in administration for Santa Fe Railroad before working in administration for the Office of the Provost at the University of Kansas until she retired.
Survivors include her two sons, Anthony Duane Benitez and Damon Esteban Benitez; two granddaughters Lauren Kay Benitez and Santana Capri Benitez; one grandson Eric Michael Benitez; one sister, Christina Rene Davison; and two brothers, David Duane Davison and Dennis Dean Davison.
Linda was a person who always put others before herself. She worked hard every day for 30+ years to raise two sons on her own. She put both boys through college on one income. Linda had something special that drew everyone to her. Her love made people feel like family and her determination inspired others. Linda taught the people she loved how to look on the bright side of things, never judge a book by it’s cover, and that it doesn’t matter how you got knocked down, what’s important is how you get back up. Linda always managed to get back up with a smile and unforgettable laugh which made her a hero to all who met her. Her strength and determination is the legacy she has left to her family and friends.
Memorials may be made in her name to Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Sadness overwhelms me as the heavens rejoice. Linda is/was will always be the best of the best. She had so much love in her. What a precious gift to have known her and to call her friend. Prayers for the family.
Please accept my sincere condolences. The Bible gives us comfort and hope found in Revelation 21:3&4. Please take a moment of your time to read these two scriptures.
To the Davison/Benitez Families: My sincere condolences at this most difficult time. Linda was a kind, soulful person. Dawn and Dwight (as well as I) will miss her kind nature, and joyful spirit.
I want to express my condolences to Linda’s family. May God be with all of you
It saddens me to hear of Miss Linda’s passing. She has been on my mind and in my heart. I enjoyed our visits. It was an honor to get to know her. and become her friend. She had an amazing attitude. We shared laughter and tears. She taught me many things about grace. Her faith stayed strong and unwavering. My thoughts and prayers are with her children and grandchildren. She will be missed. She was truly an angel. God Bless and R.I.P.
Linda was the strongest woman I’ve ever known. She was an amazing aunt. She will forever be loved and missed.
Our condolences to the family. Our hearts go out to you.
Warm hugs
Bill, Lorene, diana and Debra Davison
My deepest condolences to the family. Linda was such an amazing friend and person and will be greatly missed. I got to know Linda as a Haskell and KU student. She was such a support for me and my daughter. Her love, kindness, generosity, and acceptance of others remain an example for all who have crossed her path in life. May you have eternal peace and happiness. Much Love from your South Dakota Friends-Priscilla Hovland and daughter Jessica Hovland
That rainbow bridge must have really been rockin’ when Linda crossed. Will never forget her love for her dogs and family. She is deeply missed and loved.
Linda was a person who sparkled. Her courage and determination in how she approached life was an example to follow by her friends and coworkers. Linda stood by her beliefs and her politics. She was fun to talk with and her sense of humor was superb. As a mutual friend said about her, “She was remarkable.”
I will always remember you. You had such a beautiful smile and laughed and cried with me. I will miss our talks that we had at 2am. I have so many good memories of our time together. My thoughts and love are wirh you and your family. You will never be forgotten.