Janelle Venable Benson

Janelle Venable Benson, 83, of Bryan, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2025. A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 11 am at High Prairie Cemetery, 1554 FM 2289, Madisonville, Texas.

Janelle was born on August 19, 1942, in Madison County, Texas to parents Agnes and Alvin Venable. She grew up in the community and attended Madisonville High School and was part of the graduating class of 1961. That same year, Janelle began working at the Burtis Drug Store. She also lived in Buffalo and Kingsville, Texas. 

Janelle enjoyed crocheting, sewing, gardening, painting, pottery making, and embroidery. She loved making special things for people she knew. She also loved growing beautiful flowers in her garden, anything Aggie, and shopping with her loving sister, Janice. She faithfully attended First Baptist Church in Bryan where she was a longtime member.

Janelle is preceded in death by her parents Agnes and Alvin Venable, her husband Fred C. Benson, sister Ireta Snow, brothers Lionel Lee Venable, Billy Don Venable, Thomas Venable, Morris Venable, and brother-in-law Eugene Davee.

Janelle is survived by her sister, Janice Venable Davee, sister-in-law Beverly Benson, brother-in-law Clark Benson, 2 nephews, 3 nieces 3 great nephews and 5 great nieces.