Anna Mae (Pickens) Benson, 93, of Ripley, passed away June 10, 2021, at the home of her son following an extended illness.

She was born June 19, 1927, in Ravenswood, a daughter of the late Lovell E. and Anna Jane (Riffle) Pickens.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Carl Eugene Benson, and brothers Edward Pickens, and George Pickens.

She enjoyed a daily cup of coffee, crocheting, knitting, canning, and gardening. She was a member of the Sidneyville United Methodist Church and was a former employee of Kroger, Ripley, WV. She was also a former employee of Bessie Dolittle's in Ravenswood and a graduate of Ravenswood High School.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Marlin E. (Becky) Benson of Ravenswood; daughter and son-in-law, Janice (Herbert) Dunlap of Poca; grandchildren, Tabitha (Sam) Gallegos  and Casey Benson; brothers, Louis Pickens of Cleveland, OH, and Charles (Sharon) Pickens of Sherman, WV; sister, Gladys Bennett of Cottageville, WV.

Service will be at 12 p.m.~ Monday, June 14, 2021 at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV, with Pastor Danny Cummings officiating. Burial will follow in the Ravenswood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Arrangements provided by Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV.

Condolences may be shared with the family at:  castofuneralhome.com