Alice Joyce Zimmerman-Benson

Zimmerman-Benson, Alice Joyce At the age of 93, and due to a recent illness, Joyce Benson went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 3, 2014, and now rests in His arms. Alice Joyce Benson was born on June 1, 1920 in Clovis, NM. At the age of 12, she and her family moved to Albuquerque, NM. She graduated from Albuquerque High School and Presbyterian and Baptist Schools of Nursing. Joyce married Frank Zimmerman in 1937. They were married just one month short of fifty years. She then married Hosie Benson in 1987. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Irma Teeter; sister, Jean Dixon; daughter, Nancy Oldfield; and husbands, Frank Zimmerman and Hosie Benson. Joyce is survived by two sons, Roy Zimmerman and wife, Arliss and Dale Zimmerman and wife, Vonnie; son-in-law, Jerry Oldfield; six grandchildren, Kari Biernacki and husband, Buzz, Lyle Oldfield and wife, Lawna, Craig Oldfield and wife, Renee, Kim Oldfield, Danny Zimmerman and wife, Christi, and Renee Simpson and husband, Rex; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. As a nurse, Joyce served many area hospitals throughout her life and was a dedicated caregiver to all her patients. Joyce was a member of Rio Rancho Church of Christ. She was baptized at the age of 12 and was a faithful servant and child of God. She often held group Bible studies in her home. Joyce loved the mountains and lakes of New Mexico, and she enjoyed fishing and camping. She was an avid reader. Her sharp sense of humor and many stories about her life were enjoyed by family and friends. We will all miss her and carry fond memories of her forever. Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!! Memorial contributions may be made to the Albuquerque Christian Children's Home, 5700 Winter Haven Rd NW, 87120 or to www.ACCH4Kids.org . A life celebration service will be held on Friday, March 7, 2014, 1:00 p.m., at FRENCH-University, with visitation prior to the service at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Joyce at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333