Connie S. Benson, 71, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Wabash on December 6, 1946 to the late John R. and Mary K. (Eltzroth) Dunphy.

Connie was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School.  She was the former manager of Save On Store for ten years.

Connie is survived by three daughters, Kelly (James) Hippensteel, Huntington, Shelly (Carl) Bayliss, and Wendy (Ron) Frazier both of Wabash; four grandchildren, Chris Bayliss, Indianapolis, Zac Frazier, Wyatt Frazier, both of Wabash and Taylor Hippensteel, Fort Wayne; and her companion cat, Lucy.

A Celebration Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Preferred memorials are to be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com