Meda Joy Robards 1938 - 2007

Meda J. Benson, 69, of Independence, Missouri passed away on January 7, 2007 at the Independence Regional Health Center.

A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel.

Meda was born on July 6, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to Guy and Bessie Robards.

She was a member of the Eastern Star and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

She worked for many years at Truman Medical Center Lakewood, until retiring to take care of her husband, Byron. In 1999, Meda returned to TMC Lakewood, working as a transportation driver. She was a member of the Local Union #2000.

Meda was preceded in death by her husband, Byron.

She is survived by her children, Larry Benson, Kathleen Poore, John Benson, Ted Benson and Guy Benson; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and loving nieces and nephews.