Visitation: Friday, September 27, 2024
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida
Service Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Service Time: 12:00 PM
Service Location: First Baptist Church of Orlando-Henry Chapel
3000 S. John Young Parkway
Orlando, Florida
Obituary:
Deaconess Lashira Ann Benn, 42, of Orlando, entered eternal peace on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Lashira was born on January 26, 1982 in Orlando, FL to Cheryl A. Benn and James C. Stanley. Lashira was educated in Orange County Public Schools and graduated from Jones High School, class of 2001. After completing her formal education, she entered the workforce and was employed at WalMart for most of her adult life.
Lashira was a giving and loving woman with a heart of gold. She dedicated her life to serving people. She was instrumental in helping others gain employment and housing. She was an active member of Frewill Deliverance Church, where she served in various capacities and she was a diligent prayer warrior. She was a motivational speaker, always sharing a word of encouragement and love to others. Her generosity, loving spirit and personality will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew her. Lashira was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Lashira, affectionately called “Kitty Cat, Momma Shira, Sistah Soulja and Breezy”, leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her 2 children, Eddie D. Kelly, Tashira Kelly; mother, Cheryl Benn; father, James Stanley; 2 siblings, Sophia M. Passmore, Emmanuel D. Nombre; and a host of other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 4-6 PM at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12:00 Noon at First Baptist Church of Orlando-Henry Chapel, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando with Bishop Cal Stubbs, officiating. Interment: Washington Park Cemetery, Orlando.
12 Comments
RIP SHIRA! Love Danielle and Joirnee
Cheryl,
I am so sorry to hear of the demise of your beautiful 1st born, please accept my sincerest condolences and may GOD comfort you and your family as only HE can and will.
Love you,
Robin Houser-Curry
my deepest condolences to you and your family, may my great niece rest in peace. she will be greatly missed!
love auntie Donna Atlanta, Ga
Rest easy Shira!
You will be greatly missed ..
Love you always ..
Tank and Asia..
My condolences to the family of LaShira Benn. Extra love and hugs to her loving and devoted mother Cheryl Benn. Praying for the family ❤️.
Cheryl, No words can express the sorrow I know you must be feeling. Just know that you always have the comfort of your loved ones to help ease the sadness. LaShira, may you forever rest in heaven peacefully. You will truly be missed. Love always Auntie Sandra.
My deepest condolences and constant prayer for the family. May God grant you peace and comfort during this unimaginably difficult time.
May the God she served comfort her family while she rests in Him.
Matthew 5:4
With deepest sympathy,
The St. Mark AME Text Talkers Toastmasters family
I’m going to miss you so much Niecey💜💜💜 Due to Hurricane Helene, I’m on Amtrak trying to make it there for your homecoming🙏🏿💜🙏🏿💜
My sister…I am lost for words, I appreciated you for all you’ve done. You are in a better place I know that. Fly high Sister “Shy.” I loved you and will miss you. I will continue to pray for the family.
My deepest condolences to you my friend for your loss. Shira is at peace no suffering 🕊️🕊️💐💐❤️❤️
I miss you so much! Big sis fly high!!!!!!
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