Birth date: Jan 10, 1964 Death date: Mar 14, 2019
Allyson Hart Benavides, 55, of Fredericksburg passed away in her sleep on March 14, 2019 at her home. She was a devoted Navy wife, an accomplished painter, an instructional systems designer, a brilliant writer, and a musician, bu Read Obituary
I am so sorry this is late, i just heard of Allyson’s passing. I may not have seen Allyson, Kris, Racheal or Liz recently but remember you all along with baby Isabella. I had the pleasure of holding that sweet angel. Heaven has another angel in heaven and you all have my deepest sympathy and condolences. Allyson was one of those remarkably smart, warm, funny and kind women who could put you at ease and you were better for having known her. I’m so sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻😢❤️
Allyson, you really were someone I looked up to my whole life. You were an awesome role model for everyone. I'm going to miss you!
Although we now live far away and it has been many years since we last saw Allyson, we remember her very fondly. We met her at the very start of her relationship with Cris. We were all young and full of excitement as our lives as "adults" were just getting started. Cris was enamored with her and we were excited to meet her. She did not disappoint! She was witty and beautiful and it was obvious that she was a special person. She was full of confidence, with a wonderful sense of adventure and eager to see what life had in store for her. Our hearts are filled with sorrow for your loss too soon of this loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend.
Allyson, Cris, Rachel and Elizabeth are a part of a family that I love. I was blessed to have met them all in 1997. Although I haven't had contact with them recently, I have many fond memories. My heart is broken for you all, but I have no doubt Allyson is in Heaven. Her parents have been an incredible influence on many people and the success of their daughters and grandchildren is evidence of their impeccable character. There are no words or actions that will compensate for your loss. I love you Mrs. Hart.
Tonya Lucas
Allyson,
From an early age you embodied the role of a Mother.
You took me under your wings and helped me secure my first job (the coveted Web Center Information Desk), attend my first political event, helped me fill out my Pell Grants and credit card forms, and guided me to become one of your sorority sisters. Although we were not related by blood, the latter will forever bond us.
You were always there to recommend the best professors in the English program and cheered me on when I decided to pursue a graduate degree. Our fathers were friends during their college years, so it was only fitting that we would become friends, too. We shared some amazing times, full of laughter, some tears, and life lessons. My only regret is that we lost touch over the years with the business of life and the space of distance between us.
I have to stop and remember your ever-present smile and readiness to laugh at everything including yourself. So, I will choose to remember that warm smile and southern ability to welcome anyone into your atmosphere.
I was so glad that God gave you daughters to raise as I knew you would raise them to be smart, strong and as generous as you.
I always told you that I was jealous Elvis Costello wrote a song for you, but misspelled you name. I think I will play that song tonight and think of you with a smile on my face and gladness for your friendship in my heart. I loved you like my big sister, Allyson.
May your memory be eternal. Constantina Christie ("Dina" Spanoulis)
