September 21, 1944 - December 19, 2024
Joyce A. Benson, 80, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Greenwood House in Ewing Township, NJ.
Born and raised in Bargaintown, NJ, she was a longtime Hamilton area resident. She grew up on her family’s farm, Hackett’s Farm Market, established in 1899. She held a Bach. Degree from Rowan University and a Masters from Rider University. Joyce taught elementary school in the West Windsor Plainsboro School District for more than 40 years before her retirement. Joyce was very active with her church, Turning Point United Methodist Church in Trenton, and helped their Food Pantry feed many in need. In her spare time, she enjoyed going out to lunch and meeting up with her fellow retired teachers and looking for coupons and sales to purchase supplies for the Food Pantry.
Predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years, Reverend John A. Benson; her parents, Ezra and Mattie G (Banning) Hackett; and her brother Robert J. Hackett and brother-in-law, Robert Benson. She is survived by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Earl and Audrey Benson; her sister-in-law, Margaret “Peggy” Benson; two special nephews, Daniel Benson and his wife, Hande, and their son Nicholas, and Michael Benson and his wife, Michelle; as well as many other nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
at the Buklad-Merlino Memorial Home, 2141 South Broad Street, Hamilton, NJ 08610.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Danny Thomas officiating.
Interment will take place at Colonial Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Turning Point United Methodist Church Food Pantry,
15 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ 08608.
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It was a pleasure to work with Joyce for many years at UES/ Millstone River School. She was always so calm, patient and caring with her students and warm and friendly to me. I’m comforted to know she is resting in the arms of Jesus. ❤️🙏 Prayers going out for Joyce’s family and everyone who loved her.
How fortunate I was to have worked next to Joyce at Millstone River School when I started there. In a hyper-motivated and pressure-filled, successful school district, Joyce never failed to point out what mattered - relationships. She was loving, measured, and always positive. I enjoyed Joyce very much. May she rest in peace!
Joyce was the most wonderful, caring and patient teacher I’d ever known. Any child who walked into her classroom was the luckiest kid in the world! RIP Joyce.