Kathryn Louise

Benson

Kathryn Louise Stump Benson, 79, entered heaven on November 13, 2026. Kathy was born May 8, 1947, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, to Jesse Paul and Dorothy Turner Stump. She lived in Killeen, Texas, Fort Smith, and Barling as a young child before moving to Gentry, Arkansas, where she graduated from Gentry High School in 1965. 

She married Tony Benson on February 17, 1966, and they made their home in Springdale. Kathy was a homemaker while raising her children. Once they were grown, she worked in daycares caring for children, including those with special needs. 

Kathy was a member of Cross Church, where she and Tony served for several years as bus captains for the bus ministry. She also played the piano for nursing home services and her Wednesday night Bible study. Kathy enjoyed crocheting, animals (especially cats), Razorback basketball, supporting worldwide missions, and connecting with friends. She was selfless and dedicated her life to serving others. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Morris Earl Stump. 

She is survived by her husband, Tony, of the home; her daughter, Robyn, of Springdale; her son, Matt, of Iowa Park, Texas; her granddaughter, Ashlyn Benson, of Charlotte, North Carolina; her sisters-in-law, Carmel Sitton of Prairie Grove and Tarona Stanfield of Lincoln; her brother-in-law, Clyde (Sue) Benson of Prairie Grove; and many cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18 in the Chapel at Cross Church 1709 Johnson Road Springdale. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Memorial Funeral Home in Springdale.