Betty Marlene Benson, age 83 of Waynesville passed away Monday, December 6, 2010 at Kingston of Miamisburg. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 38 years, Howard. She is survived by 2 daughters, Debbie and husband Roy Ross of Mainville, OH and Donna and husband Richard Keefer of Waynesville, OH, 1 brother, Montella "Boots" Smith of Catonsville, MD, 1 sister, Avonelle Combs of Dayton, and 3 grandchildren, Donnie Kruppa, Michael Kruppa, and Matthew Keefer. She is also survived by a cousin, Irvin Benson (Harriet) from New Carlisle, OH. A private family service will be held at Blessing Funeral Home, Tipp City, OH