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Cleopatra Georgina Benson Palmer

Birth	:	23 Feb 1921 Dunlap, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Aug 2005 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Glover Cemetery, Tin Town, Polk County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.4585200, -93.1899200
Description	:	Cleopatra "Cleo" Georgina (Benson) Palmer was born February 23, 1921 to Frank and Edith (Kline) Benson in Arion, Iowa. The family eventually moved to Dunlap and Cleo graduated from Dunlap High School in 1939. Cleo married Woody Lee in 1940 and the couple moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1942. Cleo welded for Giant Manufacturing during World War II. Cleo married Don Helton in 1960, and he died in 1980. She married Cecil Palmer in 1981, and he died in 1983. Cleo worked at Edward Drug Store in Omaha, Neb., for 13 years and at Broadway Bowl in Council Bluffs... Read More	Cleopatra "Cleo" Georgina (Benson) Palmer was born February 23, 1921 to Frank and Edith (Kline) Benson in Arion, Iowa. The family eventually moved to Dunlap and Cleo graduated from Dunlap High School in 1939. Cleo married Woody Lee in 1940 and the couple moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1942. Cleo welded for Giant Manufacturing during World War II. Cleo married Don Helton in 1960, and he died in 1980. She married Cecil Palmer in 1981, and he died in 1983. Cleo worked at Edward Drug Store in Omaha, Neb., for 13 years and at Broadway Bowl in Council Bluffs for an additional 13 years. Cleo was a member of the Congregational Church in Dunlap, Iowa. Cleo was active in bowling leagues at Broadway and Thunderbolt bowling alleys. She enjoyed going to the casinos, out to eat, summer cookouts and family get-togethers. She especially loved her grandkids birthday parties. Cleo died on Monday, August 29, 2005, at her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa attaining the age of 84 years, six months, and six days. Preceding her in death were her parents; husbands, Woody Lee, Don Helton, and Cecil Palmer; brother, Ross Benson, and sister, Braunda Noel. She is survived by three children, Charlotte Marie Kennedy of Pacific Junction, Iowa, Ross J. Lee of Omaha, Neb., Starr Lynn and her husband Mel Ratliff of Council Bluffs, Iowa; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Joy Sowers, Janetta and her husband Dick Speight, Darla and her husband Ron Cleveland all of Council Bluffs, Iowa; step-father George Lyons of Council Bluffs, Iowa; dear friend Bob Becklehimer of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church in Dunlap Thursday morning, September 1, 2005 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jeff Kennedy and Rev. Richard Speight officiating. Musician was Beverly Price and vocalist was Jay Randall. Selections were "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," "The Old Rugged Cross" and "How Great Thou Art." Final resting place is Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap, Iowa. Pallbearers were Ward Prine, Scott Prine, Kevin Shew, Troy Shew, Corey Shew, Steve Speight. Funeral arrangements were handled by Fouts Funeral Home of Dunlap.

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Where is Cleopatra Georgina Benson Palmer's memorial?
Cleopatra Georgina Benson Palmer's memorial is located at: Glover Cemetery, Tin Town, Polk County, USA.
When did Cleopatra Georgina Benson Palmer death?
Cleopatra Georgina Benson Palmer death on 29 Aug 2005 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 37.4585200
Longitude: -93.1899200

Family Members:

Parent

Frank James Benson

(1894 - 1946)

Edith Kathryn Kline Lyons

(1903 - 1986)

Spouse

Woodrow Wilsona Lee

(1920 - 1998)

Don George Helton

(1919 - 1980)

Cecil Emery Palmer

(1912 - 1983)

Siblings

Roswell James Benson

(1922 - 1979)

Braunda Beth Benson Noel

(1926 - 1996)

Joy Lon Benson Sowers

(1931 - 2008)

Janetta A. Benson Speight

(1933 - 2007)

Darla D Benson Cleveland

(1939 - 2020)

Children

Rosswell James “Ross” Lee

(1941 - 2008)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Glover Cemetery
Tin Town, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4585200, -93.1899200

2. Mayfield Cemetery
Tin Town, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4601800, -93.2076400

3. Rock Prairie Cemetery
Rock Prairie, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4831390, -93.2026672

4. Prock-Murray Cemetery
Pleasant Hope, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4729030, -93.2289350

5. Union Grove Cemetery #2
Goodnight, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4240260, -93.1914420

6. Mallard Cemetery
March, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4538994, -93.1430969

7. New Life Cemetery
Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4810982, -93.2294006

8. Burdett-Cavin Cemetery
Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4440000, -93.2390000

9. High Prairie Cemetery
Redtop, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4891900, -93.1442000

10. Case Cemetery
Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5116997, -93.1967010

11. Red Top Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Redtop, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5137711, -93.1700821

12. Tiller Cemetery
Pleasant Hope, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4486008, -93.2613983

13. Olive Free Will Chapel Cemetery
Olive, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4556600, -93.1174000

14. Pleasant Hope Cemetery
Pleasant Hope, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4703102, -93.2731018

15. Mount Olive Cemetery
Olive, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4663315, -93.1046677

16. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Fair Grove, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4144300, -93.1230800

17. Ankrom Cemetery
Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5212780, -93.2347820

18. Fouts Cemetery
Pleasant Hope, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5213661, -93.2348709

19. New Hope Cemetery
Fruitland, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4006004, -93.2589035

20. Union Mound Cemetery
March, Dallas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4914093, -93.0956802

21. Old Fair Grove Cemetery
Fair Grove, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3820648, -93.1525116

22. Fair Grove First Baptist Church
Fair Grove, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3798500, -93.1507800

23. Schofield Cemetery
Schofield, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5520706, -93.2064972

24. Viles Cemetery
Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5410995, -93.2482986