Barbara Nell Benedict

Barbara Benedict passed away peacefully into the arms of her savior on July 19th, 2024 at the age of 86. Predeceased by her loving husband, Paul. And lovingly remembered by her children, Ginger Hedges and her husband Steve, Jeff Benedict and his wife Trish, and Beth Caseria and her husband Frank. Also, her grandchildren and their partners: Matt Hedges and his wife Cara Guappone, Dan Hedges and his fiancé Marjean Pobuda, and Carly CaseriaA Born Barbara Nell Williams on February 21st, 1938, to late Charles Williams and late Virginia Williams (née Madison), Barbara grew up in the city limits of Cleveland, Ohio with her younger brother, Jimmy (James Williams). Barbara married Paul Benedict at the age of 21. They had both attended Shaw High School, 4 years apart. They soon moved to Cincinnati where she gave birth to her first two children, Ginger and Jeff. Paul tried his hand at working as a machinist but, in search of better pay, he decided to work in the insurance industry which took them to Nashville where they had their third child, Beth. Not long after Beth was born, they relocated to Tucker, GA, in 1970 where they settled in for the remainder of their married life until 2017. Barbara took on secretarial work, first at the state capital, under Jimmy Carter’s administration then as the administrator at North Decatur Presbyterian Church where she was a support for the minister and helped many of the congregants as well as singing in the choir. After her time there, she moved to an administrative position at Williams Printing in Atlanta where she worked as an empathetic liaison between management and the workers, helping to keep the company at an even keel in the fast paced, deadline rich printing field. In 1988, after working in various sales roles through the years, Paul decided to start his own business cleaning carpet and upholstery. Barbara, with her gift of people skills, decided to join him in that business where the two of them worked until Paul’s death. Over the years the two of them with their son Jeff built a business as well as a community of folks who they grew to love and care for, making friends of many of their customers. Barbara and Paul were long time members of the First Baptist Church of Tucker, singing in the choir and devoting much of their attention to the beloved community there. After the passing of her husband Paul, Barbara made her new home at the Cathedral Towers in Atlanta enjoying new friendships and many activities. Barbara also spent time with her daughter in Nashua New Hampshire for r and r and holidays, making new friends as well as singing in the choir. Barbara dearly loved and thoroughly enjoyed her time with her three grandchildren and was considered an extra mom/auntie to a number of youth sharing love, wisdom and advice. During their marriage of 57 years, Barbara and Paul also loved their pets Pierre, Nicki, Babette, Candy, Kitty, Mama Kitty, Mr.T (to name a few), all very lucky animals who were a great source of joy for them both. As many might recall, Barbara could build a tune out of any phrase or situation to the point where one could say her life was a musical! Wherever her spirit has landed, her family is certain she has joined her voice with that heavenly choir. A memorial service will be held from 2-5pm, Monday, September 30th at Southern Cremations and Funerals1861 Dallas Hwy SWMarietta, GA 30064