A Celebration of Life for Sharon Kay Benbow

Sharon Kay Benbow, age 80, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on February 15, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, to Reverend Kenneth Stewart and Ella (Cobb) Stewart, Sharon was raised in Detroit alongside her siblings, in a home full of warmth, love, and a strong family bond.

Sharon was an exceptional student, excelling throughout her education in Detroit Public Schools. She graduated early from Cass Tech-Commerce High School and went on to pursue her passion for helping others. Sharon spent a number of years working as a nanny before becoming a certified dental assistant at a local dental office. In later years, she earned a Bachelor of Administration degree from Wayne State University with high honors, a testament to her commitment to excellence.

Sharon’s greatest joy in life was her family. She married Ernest Benbow Jr., a former patient, and together they had three daughters: Lisa, Michele, and Cherrie. Sharon poured her heart into her role as a mother, nurturing her children with endless love and care. After the passing of her beloved sister, Janet, Sharon embraced the responsibility of raising her niece, Petrina, ensuring Janet’s spirit and love would continue on.

A woman of faith and grace, Sharon’s passions extended beyond her family. She loved traveling, attending fashion shows, and spending time with her sisters. Sharon’s selflessness was evident in her volunteer work, where she mentored youth, tutored, and advocated for individuals with special needs in the Michigan Judicial System. She was also an avid gardener, a talented homemaker, and an active volunteer in her community.

Sharon’s legacy is one of compassion, strength, and generosity. She always put the needs of others before her own, facing every challenge with grace and dignity. Sharon taught those around her the value of love, perseverance, and faith, and she inspired everyone she met with her unwavering kindness.

Sharon is survived by her daughters, Lisa Benbow, Michele (Benbow) Robinson, Petrina (Hill) de Chalus, and Cherrie (Benbow) Willis, and her son-in-law, Cordell Willis. Her memory will live on through her grandchildren: Cherie Smooth, Justin Benbow, Zoah Robinson, Djali-Soleil de Chalus, and great-granddaughter Skylar Benbow. Sharon is also survived by her sister, Deborah Stewart, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends whose lives were touched by her love and kindness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Ella Stewart; her brothers: Douglas Stewart, Ronald Stewart, and Kenneth “Kenny” Stewart Jr.; her sisters: Janet Stewart-Hill, Sandra Stewart-Vaughn, Joyce Stewart-Vaughn, Joan Stewart-Patterson, Shirley Stewart-Sanders, and Marlene Stewart-Spivey; her former husband, Ernest Benbow Jr., and her cousin, “Little” Jan Lewis.

A celebration of Sharon’s life will be held to honor the love she shared with all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, online condolences, donations, shared memories, and photos can be made in her memory at: https://everloved.com/life-of…

Sharon’s legacy will continue to inspire and guide us all, and she will be deeply missed by everyone whose life she touched.

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