Priscilla Anne Beamon-Benn

Priscilla Anne Hyman Beamon-Benn of Suffolk, Va. was born August 23, 1942 to the late Henry and Elizabeth Hyman. She was the oldest of six children and is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Wilson Hyman. She was baptized at an early age at Mt. Zion Baptist church. At an early age, she moved her membership to Oak Grove Baptist church, and remained a member there until completing college. She became a member of St. Mark Episcopal Church where she remained until her death. Priscilla graduated from East Suffolk High School and attended Saint Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, Va. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education and a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. Priscilla became an elementary school teacher in Surry County Public Schools. After two years, she accepted a position in business in the Suffolk Public School system. While teaching at J.F Kennedy High School, she met and married the late Lee Alvin Beamon Sr. From this marriage, two sons were born, Alvin and Lester Beamon. She also gained an extended family mothern-law, Elizabeth Beamon(deceased) father-in-law Coston Beamon(deceased), a loving sister-n-law, Faith Newman and devoted brother-n-law, Clifton Beamon. Priscilla was a dedicated educator as it is evident of her many years teaching in Suffolk Public Schools. Upon retirement, she continued to volunteer and mentor students on a weekly basis. She was also a dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, The Links, Inc, Suffolk Retired Teachers Association, and The Democratic Party Organization. She was an active member of Saint Mark Episcopal Church, where she served as Sunday School Teacher, Bible School and Bible Study Teacher and also as a Lay Reader. In the year 2000, Priscilla married Wesley Benn. He remained a loving and devoted husband and caregiver during her most difficult years. Her sons, Alvin and Lester, also played an important role in her care and were always by her side.  Priscilla departed this life on December 25, 2018. She is survived by her husband Wesley, sons; Alvin and Lester, sisters; Elois Wingfield(Maurice), and Phyllis Bookins, brothers; Carver Hyman and Randy Hyman(Linda). In-law members are Clifton Beamon and Faith Newman. Uncle; Filmore Artis and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She also had two devoted longtime friends Mary Hicks and Vermelle Byrd. Priscilla will be missed by the many lives she touched. To God Be the Glory. Priscilla will have an Omega Omega service, Sunday, December 30, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. and a Links Service at 5:00 p.m. in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held noon, Monday, December 31, 2018 at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, 213 Main Street; Suffolk, Virginia 23434, Reverend Willis Foster will deliver the message of comfort. She will be laid to rest in the Crocker Funeral Home Garden of Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.   To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Priscilla Anne Beamon-Benn, please visit our flower store.