Background
Benson, Kathleen Sevier Kavanagh was born on March 1, 1934 in Chattanooga. Daughter of Gerald Rodgers Kavanagh and Adelaide Lenoir Burdette.
Benson, Kathleen Sevier Kavanagh was born on March 1, 1934 in Chattanooga. Daughter of Gerald Rodgers Kavanagh and Adelaide Lenoir Burdette.
Bachelor, University Tennessee, 1954.
Head wine division Knoxville (Tennessee) Beverage Company, 1973—1974. Accountant executive WETE AM and FM Radio, 1974—1976. Sales representative Carrier Heating and Air Conditioning, 1976—1977.
Member staff Tennessee Second Congressional District, 1979—1983. Counselor Tennessee Department Human Services, 1983—1994, retired, 1994.
Precinct chairman Knox County Republican, Knoxville, 1964—1974. President Episcopalian Churchwomen. Senior warden St. Michael and All Angels.
Board directors Lenoir City (Tennessee) Museum, 1998—2000, vice chairman, 1966—1986. Board education Knox County School Board, 1966—1986. Member of Colonel David Henley Association (board director), First Families Tennessee, United Daughters Confederacy 2001-2003, National.Soc.
Daughters of the American Revolution (regent 2003-2005), Mensa (local secretary), Chi Omega Fraternity Alumni Association (president).
Married Gregory King Benson, Junior (divorced). Children: Gregory III, Mabry Bond, Avery Lenoir(deceased).