Della Mary Benbow (nee Green)

Passed away on Saturday January 14, 2023. Della was born in Clairton, PA on December 27, 1933, to Albert and Della Green and was the youngest of six children. She graduated from Clairton High School in 1951 and moved to Sanger, CA to join her parents.

Della's first job was working for the Fresno County Library and her last job was working for Barr Packing Co. in Sanger. She retired as a secretary after 35 years of service and loved working there. Following her retirement, she worked for CPI (a Gottschalk's company), and the IRS. She enjoyed working and staying active.

Della met and married John Leroy Benbow in 1955 and celebrated 43 years of marriage. She loved family life with her husband and four children. She loved camping, vacationing, and visiting family in Arkansas and Pennsylvania.

Della was an active member of the community which included the Eagles Women's Auxiliary and the Sanger Women's Club. What most people remember and loved about Della is her infectious laugh and beautiful smile. She often commented on how much she enjoyed socializing and spending time with her many Sanger women friends. She was one of the kindest human beings anyone has ever known.

Della was preceded in death by her husband John, and grandson John Paul Benbow II. She is survived by her children, Yvonne (Manuel) Lombera of Kingsburg, Lynette (Jeff) Watson of Sanger, Roy (Karrey) Benbow of San Ramon, and John (Annette) Benbow of Arroyo Grande; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.