Alberta Benson

Mother Alberta Winbush-Benson was born December 11, 1933, to Rosa Duella and William Henry Swanson in Athens, GA. She received her elementary education at St. James Baptist School in Athens, GA. In 1951, she graduated from Athens High School and Industrial School. 

 In 1965, under the pastorate of Bishop Morris Golder, Mother Alberta was saved and filled with the precious gift of the Holy Ghost at Grace Apostolic Church. In 1973, she moved her Church membership to Christ Temple Church. In 1976, she followed Bishop James Tyson to Christ Church Apostolic, where she served as an Usher, Usher Board President and she was on the Mother’s Board. She loved her church, and she was loved by all the Saints of God. 

 She was married to Rainey D. Winbush for 45 years, to this union four children were born. She remarried to James Benson, both of whom preceded her in death. 

 During her life, Mother Alberta was employed by Western Electric Company for 20 years. In addition, she worked 10 years for IPS Transportation and 13 years for Marvin’s Funeral Services. 

 Alberta Winbush-Benson passed in her sleep on June 30, 2024, and went to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ. She will be greatly missed, but always remembered and loved dearly in our hearts. Mother Alberta was preceded in death by her siblings.

 She leaves to cherish her memory: two sons, Ronald D. Winbush, Stanley A. (Charlene) Winbush; two daughters, Terri L. Buchanan and Kimberly M. Winbush; Six grandchildren and Eight great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, church family and friends.