Background
Benson, Marie Chapman was born on June 1, 1909 in Geneva, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Charles Daniel and Lollie (Pilley) Chapman.
Benson, Marie Chapman was born on June 1, 1909 in Geneva, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Charles Daniel and Lollie (Pilley) Chapman.
Bachelor of Science in Piano, Huntingdon College, 1930; Certified in Public School Music, Huntingdon College, 1930; postgraduate, University of Virginia.
Instructor of piano, Geneva, 1930-1932; organizer/instructor music, Geneva Elementary School, 1930-1932; attendance officer, Geneva County Schools, 1932-1933; vice president, Benson Wholesale Company, Geneva, 1956-1974; vice president of leasing company, Benson Wholesale Company, Geneva, 1964-1974; vice-president, director, Dixieland Foodstores, Geneva, 1956-1974; vice-president, director, Brundidge (Alabama) Manufacturing Company, 1961; insurance agent, Security Insurance, Geneva, since 1963. Pianist/organist Methodist Church, Geneva, 1919-1979. Partner Communicative Disorders Chapman Company, Geneva, since 1930.
Vice-president Parent-Teachers Association, Geneva, 1947-1948, president Geneva Garden Club, 1954-1956. Board directors Geneva Recreation Center. President United Methodist Women, Dothan (Alabama) District, 1956-1960, organizer district prayer groups.
Secretary Christian Personhood/Alabama-W. Flor. Methodist Conference, Montgomery, 1962-1964. Member Republican Presidential Club, Washington.
Endowed chairman Christian faith and philosophy Huntingdon College, Montgomery, 1991. Elected delegate to 4th Assembly, Dothan District Society Christian Service, Milwaukee, 1960. Others. Member Athenaeum Federated Club (president 1955-1957, president 1968-1970, Merit Mother award 1968), 6th District Federated Club of American Library Association (treasurer).
Married Wilfred Tyner Benson, June 28, 1933 (wid. March 1984); children: Laurie Lynn Benson Morris, Beverly Ree Benson, Joseph Daniel Benson. 1 foster child: Juan Manuel Hernandez.