Benson, Jan Braswell

Longtime Teacher For Hamilton County School System

  • Friday, January 17, 2025
Jan Braswell Benson
Jan Braswell Benson
Jan Braswell Benson, 68, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died after a courageous battle against cancer on January 16, 2025.

She was born in Nashville, Tn., in 1956 to Herman Leighton Braswell and Joyce Braswell Fulton. Jan attended John Overton High School before studying Exceptional/Elementary Education at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and teaching for nearly 30 years in the Hamilton County School System. Her outgoing personality made her a friend to all. When she was not making memories with her family, Jan loved to spend time outdoors with her pet dogs.

Jan was preceded in death by both of her parents.

She is survived by her brother, Herman Leighton Braswell Jr.; her husband of 35 years, Patrick Benson Sr.; her three children, Ashley (Justin) Flowers, Anna (Daniel) Saeger, and Patrick (Lynn) Benson Jr.; and her three grandchildren, Hunter, Logan, and Jack.

The visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 2-6 p.m. at the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to Hearth Hospice www.hearthhospice.com.

Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.
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