Carol Regina (Benson) George

Carol Regina (Benson) George was a loving wife, a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on March 10, 2022, at age 79, surrounded by her loved ones, after a short battle with cancer.

She was born to Everett and Doris (Johnson) Benson on July 28, 1942 in Niagara Falls, NY.

After graduating from Slippery Rock University, Carol taught at West Tech High School, where she met her husband, Fred George. She retired after 25 years of teaching in the Cleveland and Kent city school systems. Carol enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a lovely piano player, an avid basketball fan, a reader, and a faithful member and volunteer of the United Church of Christ since 1982.

Carol is survived by her husband, Fred; sons Steve (Yolande) and Scott (Ashley); daughter Melanie (David); sister Joan; and grandchildren Emma, Charlie, Maddie, Emery, Max, Marshall, and Maggie.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Kent United Church of Christ,1400 E Main St., Kent, OH 44240. Private burial at Standing Rock Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Carol’s name to her church or to the American Cancer Society in her memory.

Services in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 West Main Street, Kent, OH 44240.