Mrs. Michelle S. Ward Benson
(May 25, 1973 - August 1, 2026)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Friday, August 7, 2026 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carollina
Funeral Date & Time: Sunday, August 9, 2026 / 11:00 A.M.
Interment Location: Lincoln Cemetery, 4900 Farrow Road, Columbia, South Carolina
It was hard to get that call that morning. My heart sank when I learned you transitioned. I will never forget how your smile brightened a room. The laughter continued well after high school. You touched so many my friend and we are hurt that your time arrived. Just know that we are praying for the family and covering your children with the armor of God. You fought the GOOD fight. Now receive your crown of healing and everlasting life. We love you Michelle and will miss you intensely. SIP my friend.
We both express our heart ♥️ felt condolences to the Ward family. Our prayers are with you all! Michelle was a beautiful soul and she loved on people. Rest In God Michelle 💐
To the family you have deepest condolences may God heal your heart as you go on your days with out your special love one. I pray that he changes the dim light into a bright light. May God bless you.
Our deepest condolences and prayers to the family! We thank God that He allowed us to be a part of Michelle’s life. May she rest in eternal peace! We will always love you in our hearts and thoughts!💐❤️
My sincere condolences and prayer goes out to the family and friends she will be missed she has such a happy spirit I just love spending time with her rest in peace darling
Condolences to the Ward family
From my family to the Ward’s family prayers & condolences, Michelle was a very beautiful person inside and out, may you rest in peace and heaven 💗 🙏🏾😇
My condolences 🙏 to the family Michelle was such a beautiful soul and a true pleasure to be around you are truly miss 😢 and to you Johnny and the rest of the family I treasure the time we all spent together ❤️ Godspeed and blessings.
To the Ward Family I extend my deepest condolences for your loss. My prayers are with each and every one of you as you navigate this difficult time. I pray God continues to cover you all, provide strength and comfort. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
To the Ward Benson family you have our condolences in the passing of beautiful Michelle she was a absolute joyful person to be around always greeting me with a big beautiful smile smile and a hug and never departing without saying l Love You with sincere gratitude l’am quite sure everyone has there own Michelle story but this’s Mine and as l text this l ‘am smiling because family l’m back in last place we was and let me tell you a good time was hadddd!!! So family stay strong be there for one another and just know that if God bring you to it he’ll certainly bring you all through it weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning God got you all ONE LOVE Mary Ann& The Saxon Family
Condolences to the Ward Family. May comfort you during this difficult time. Be encouraged 🙏🏾
Mrs.Michelle thank you for everything. For welcoming me into your home, treating me like a daughter and being my second mom. You are truly a wonderful soul. you will forever be missed and I am so honored that I got to have you as part of my life. I love you Mrs.Michelle you are truly one of a kind. Get your rest beautiful you will never be forgotten 💔.
Sincerest condolences to the Ward and Benson families. My dear sweet Michelle you and your beautiful smile will be missed. The childhood memories that we made will be forever. The laughter we had along with Vivian( Pebbles) and the entire family priceless!! God is so good and he never fails to make mistakes. Your light will forever shine.
Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to our extended family on the passing of our beautiful niece Michelle. Words can’t express the hurt we felt getting that call Saturday morning telling us you were no longer physically here with us. I will miss our talks and your kind and loving gestures. You were truly an angel here on earth. May God’s peace and comfort be with us all.
My Deepest Condolences to the Ward family 😞🙏 It is through your sister Lisa I became to know you. A very special person, friend and sis. You and the family always stayed in my heart ❤️. Even though I separated just a while I never forget. I Will cherish my memories from bluff estates, Henley homes. Love You. Redbone
My condolences to the Ward-Benson family. My childhood friend Michelle will be missed my prayers goes out to her family and friends. God has another Angel with him rest in heaven my friend.
To the family of Mrs. Michelle S. Ward Benson:
On behalf of The Sims Family, please accept our deepest and most heartfelt condolences. We know that words can only offer so much comfort in a moment like this, but please know that you are surrounded by a community that loves you and is lifting you up in prayer. May you find peace in the memories you shared and strength in the promise that “the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18).
The McFadden family send condolences to the family Praying 🙏🙏🙏🪽🪽🪽🙏🙏🙏
My Condolences to your Husband and Family I love you and will miss you my dear until we meet again ❤️
Michael I was sooooooo hurt and in disbelief that you have gone off of this earth I can remember the last time we talk in the beauty store on North main I just can’t believe this now it’s going to be hard for me to digest this one but I know you’re alright now because you’re with the Lord now and whatever it is he got you babie so go head and get your rest because you surely have did your best ,I will always keep you in my ❤️ but I can tell you this much I will miss you for all of the good times we had over the year may God bless the family at this time and you all have my condolences staybless and he will do the rest !!!!!!!!!!🙏🏿🙏🏿
“May the cherished memories of Michelle bring you comfort in this time of sorrow. My deepest sympathies.” Matthew 5:4: A promise of comfort for those who are mourning.
Sincere condolences to the family and friends RIP
I send my condolence too the Family.
Praying for peace and comfort during this differcult time🙏🏾
I LOVE YOU MORE MOMMY <3
I LOVE YOU MORE MOMMY <3
Our sincere sympathy and condolences and prayers to the.
Sis I will miss you…..I heard the peace of God in your later day because Christ was with you…I thank God for our moment of worshipping God and I know you are in a better place…with Jesus our Lord….rest well sis and we will meet again…love you…
Sending prayers to the Family,
Michelle you have always been a shining light. May God guide your husband, kids and grand giving them strenght to carry on and know that memories of your love are forever. Your beautiful smile will be missed. You are an amazing mother, thank you for the love and being a good Auntie to my Two.
It so hard for me to write this BFF! We had 47 years of friendship and eight children during this tenure. I trusted you with my life treasures and secrets, a hard find for most! I will treasure every moment we’ve shared! Until we meet again:-(!
Lord lord not my cousin a dear sweet friend sister all thee above sweet heart I’m going to miss you and that smile get your rest cuz I’m always love you.my shell 4 life.
I am holding you all close in my thoughts and heart. Michelle was a truly beautiful soul, both inside and out. Her smile was infectious and shined so bright, bringing warmth and light to everyone around her. She had a rare, wonderful gift for making people feel completely accepted, invited, and valued just as they were. Above all, she was an amazing mother, and her deep love for her children/grandchildren was evident in everything she did. Her warmth lives on in the beautiful family she raised.
She embraced me as her sister in law and I’ve always treasured her. 🌹🌹🌹
My condolences to the family My prayers are with you all doing this difficult time She was such a sweet person Rip Michelle
Condolences to the Benson, Ward, & Sims families! 🕊️
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing someone in your life—whether family or a close friend—leaves a void that words never quite fill. 💯
Please take all the time you need, surround yourself with people who love you, and go gentle on yourself as you navigate through this grief. ❤️
Praying for peace and comfort through this difficult time! 🙏🏾
Condolences to the Ward family 🙏
To my number 2 daughter I say with all the proud in my heart. You will never be forgotten. l will forever cherish every conversation we had. Gone from sight but never from my heart.Always loved,Never forgotten.