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Carly Anna Benjamin

Champaign, IL
April 12, 1990 - October 7, 2023
Apr 12, 1990 - Oct 7, 2023
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Carly was one of my dearest friends, a vital chain link of my inner circle. We drew together, danced together, travelled together, ate together, celebrated together, she and my wife intertwined their livelihoods together. And then we were together in the end, and now there is a wound that will never heal. The pain of this loss will be as permanent as Carly’s drawings that we carry emblazoned on our bodies.
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Carly’s energy was something special. I didn’t get to know her as well as I wouldve liked but our conversations always made me feel safe and warm. Thankful I am able to wear her beautiful art on my body forever🩷
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Carly always made me feel welcome where ever I encountered her. She was a bright and beaming light it was almost palpable and contagious! Her natural warmth, laugh, and creative talents will not be forgotten. May her bright essence carry on . My heart is with her loved ones in this time of grief. 💗
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Carly was a freaking shinning light wherever she went! Literally met her at my wedding she knew my wife from childhood and heard she did tattoos so immediately planned a sesh. She gave me one of my favorite tattoos of all time, every time after  I ran into her then on it was like I’ve known her my whole life, very welcoming. What a gem and loving person! Hilarious, a great storyteller, beautiful soul and truly sad to hear of her passing and hope her family can find peace at this time and know she’s always around!    
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2018, Her house on Hill
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2019, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Crawford Gulch Road, Golden, CO, USA
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I spy a very happy Carly Benny in the mirror after giving me my first pixie cut. There was nobody else I would have trusted and she gave me exactly what I wanted.
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Dear Carly, I never knew you well but you were an epic presence in this community. From meeting you at your hair studio & telling you I felt like we were at the beach because it was such a chill, breezy vibe in there--to seeing you around The Rose Bowl and always noting your effortless way of making people feel comfortable and accepted, myself included. You were one of those special people that makes people at ease because of your calming and kind presence. You exuded light and it enveloped those who were around you. In the last week of your life, I found myself thinking of you in admiration. You and your spaces randomly came to my mind and I thought to myself, wow, that girl Carly Benjamin is so cool, thinking of your entrepreneurial bravery and your willingness to share your gifts with the community. I wish I could have told you all this, even if I didn't know you well. I hope you can feel the love being sent to you from everyone who misses you. My heart aches for Carly's closest circle & everyone hurting from this loss. Rest In Peace. -Holly 
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Carly was such a kind, fun person. I only met her a couple of times, but she truly was a bright spot in the world. Her creativity and talent were truly amazing. I’m honored to have a bit of her work with me forever and I’ll continue to try to live up to her legacy.
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Created with love by Ashley Buerkett (Carly's friend), Bryan Benjamin, Jenna Frye (Carly's friend), Lisa Young and Bekah Benjamin (Carly's sister-in-law).
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