Joan S. Benne, age 92, wife of the late Andrew Benne, formerly of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 in the Pocopson Home, West Chester, PA. Born on May 7, 1934 in Phoenixville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Paul S. and Sara I. (Davis) Shewman.

Mrs. Benne was a 1952 graduate of Phoenixville High School, and she went on to work for the medical practice of Dr. Harrop and Dr. Giannopoulos. Mrs. Benne was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Phoenixville, where she previously had served as part of the youth group and on the prayer chain.

Mrs. Benne was a talented artist, painting and drawing beautiful pieces of art that are still cherished to this day. She was an avid crafter and she enjoyed sewing and knitting. She loved her cats, taking day trips and drives through Lancaster County, and the time spent with friends from high school in their self-proclaimed "club".

Mrs. Benne is survived by three children, Diane E., wife of Robert Burford, David A., husband of Eileen Benne, and Douglas A., husband of Donna Benne; six grandchildren, Lauren E., wife of Richard Pavese, Kyle D. Benne, companion of Therese Sebastian, Alex J., husband of Devon Benne, Eric A. Benne, husband of Wesley Dunham, Sarah E. Popovich, and Alyssa J., wife of Dereck Duffy; six great-grandchildren, Richard Jr., Juniper, William, Lyla, Emma and Lyza; one brother, P. Robert Shewman; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service at St. John's Lutheran Church, 355 Saint John's Circle, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Officiating will be Rev. K. Russell Crouthamel. Friends will be received from 10:00 AM-10:45 AM at the church on Saturday morning. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, PA. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.