Anita

Benson

Anita Kay Benson was born on November 27th, 1966, in Potosi, MO to Curtis and Jeannie Skaggs. She graduated from Potosi high school and went on to earn her bachelor’s from Central Methodist University. With her education, she spent years in teaching, administrative and government roles. However, the greatest and most valuable position she’s ever held was being a mother.

Anita married Joe “Buddy” Benson on Sept. 3rd, 1988. Together they had 3 beautiful children and 15 grandchildren. For 38 years they built a life of value, memories, loyalty and quiet devotion. Through their trials, tribulations and travels they built a love and bond that will forever remain forged in fire. Hand in hand they have remained steadfast and always protected their greatest treasure, their family.

She was an absolute idol matriarch and adapted to meet every need possible for her family. Describing her in words is next to impossible because she had so many wonderful attributes. Her talent, intelligence, fierce advocation and strength will shine through and remain visible in the lives of her children and grandchildren.

Whether she was filling her home with the comforting smells of something homemade, crafting something, gardening, traveling somewhere new or spending time with her family, she had a way of making ordinary everyday moments memorable.

Anyone that knew her knew that she was quick-witted, sarcastic, and incredibly funny. She had a way of saying exactly what was on her mind, usually with a perfectly timed remark that could make everyone in the room laugh. Her humor, personality and unmistakable spirit will be deeply missed by all that knew her.

Though she is no longer with us, she is and will remain A devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother, sister and friend. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, family and countless memories that will live on in the hearts of everyone that she held so dear to her heart.

Anita is preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Jeannie Skaggs, her daughter, Erica Ann DeClue and her grandson, Robert Joseph Morgan. She is survived by her husband, Joe “Buddy” Benson. Her son, Joseph Benson and wife Samantha. Her daughter, Caitlyn Morgan and husband Ronnie. Her daughter, Tashia Weir and husband Jordan. Anita’s legacy will live on in the lives of her 15 grandchildren. Beau Litton, Lylee Weir, Maci Simmons, Joseph Benson Jr., Zoey Morgan, Calie Benson, Ronald “Ron Ron” Morgan Jr., Laci Simmons, Wyatt Morgan, Marshall Morgan, Rylee Weir, Raegan Tweedy, Blake Benson, Baylee Weir and Myles Morgan. She is also survived by her sister, Michelle Skaggs, and brother, James Skaggs and wife Amanda, and so many cousins, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and friends.

Arrangements are being handled by Moore Funeral Homes, Potosi, MO where the family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, October 4, 2026. and from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday, October 5, 2026. Funeral services will be at Moore Funeral Home at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 5, 2026, Interment will be at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi, MO.