Rosie Marie Benson, 87, of Springdale, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, August 5, 2018. She was born December 23, 1930, in St. Paul, Arkansas, the daughter of Lewis and Cora Sams Smith. She was a retired cook for the Springdale School System and sold Avon for many years. She was known for her hugs and kisses to everyone and always had candy and gum for the kids. She was preceded by her husband, Herman Dean Benson, and eight siblings.

She is survived by one son, Gary Benson and wife, Charlotte, of Goshen, Arkansas; one daughter, Sandra Cole and husband, Bob, of Springdale, Arkansas; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Thursday, August 9, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Memorial Funeral Home, 3926, Willowood Avenue, Springdale, Arkansas 72762 with Reverend Jerry Henshaw officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery in Springdale. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 8, 2018, from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at Memorial Funeral Home.