Karen Benson

Karen Kathleen (Silvaney) Benson, 62, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Willow Manor. Karen was born July 30, 1961, in South Amboy, New Jersey to George and Betty (Lounsbury) Silvaney. She was a graduate of Williamson High School, Tioga, Pennsylvania, and earned a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Edinboro (PA) University. She was a talented artist and was able to study a semester in Paris, France.

Karen married Randy Benson October 9, 1993, in Elmira, NY. Together they made their home in five states before moving to Indiana in 2018. She was a member of Pineville United Methodist Church, Pineville, LA and attended Community Church of Vincennes.

She is survived by her children Tia Benson and Mitchell Benson of Louisiana and grandson Roya Taylor. She is also survived by her mother Betty Silvaney, brothers George Silvaney and Joe Silvaney, mother-in-law Eva Benson and sisters-in-law Margie (Brad) Case and Lori (Tom) Graham. She is preceded in death by her husband Randy Benson, father George Silvaney and father-in-law Larry Benson.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 11:00 am at Memorial Park Cemetery, Vincennes. Pastor Darren Williams will officiate. Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home is privileged and honored to be entrusted with the care of Karen and her family. Online memories may be shared with Karen and her family at www.goodwinsieversfh.com.