Eileen M. Benner

Eileen M. Benner, 88, of Mount Joy, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at home. Born in Rapho Township, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Barbara (Nissley) Miller. Eileen was the wife of Galen Benner, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. Eileen was a graduate of Lancaster Mennonite High School, Class of 1955. A homemaker first and foremost, Eileen and her husband owned and operated Rocky Acre Farm Bed and Breakfast for over 60 years. She was a lifetime member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church and a longtime supporter of Kraybill Mennonite School, where she was known for her strawberry pies and quilts for the annual auction. Eileen loved everyone and was accepting of all. She deeply loved her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren and was known for showing up to sporting events whether near or far. If you called her, she was there. She had a gift for remembering people’s favorite things and would often arrive at their door with just that item in hand. She had a deep love for hospitality and treasured time spent with guests, delighting in conversation and care. Food was one of the ways she expressed love—sending food along on trips, making sure everyone was well-fed, and sharing her famous peanut brittle, pumpkin pies, and egg cheese. Eileen also enjoyed listening to The Chuck Wagon Gang, music that reflected her faith and warmth of heart. Surviving in addition to her husband, Galen, are six children: Lamar Benner, husband of Cheryl of Gordonville; Dean Benner, husband of Jennifer of Landisville; Arlin Benner, husband of Deborah of Mount Joy; Holly Noll, wife of Kevin of Mount Joy; Loren Benner, husband of Amy of Mount Joy; and Noel Garman, wife of Jason of Lititz; twenty-three grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Justin David Noll; and three siblings, Joyce Hartz, Warren Miller, and Wayne Miller. A memorial service honoring Eileen’s life will be held at Mount Joy Mennonite Church, 320 Musser Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552, on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 2 PM. Family and friends will be received at the church following the service. Interment will be private at Landisville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kraybill Mennonite School, 598 Kraybill Church Rd, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

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Eileen M. Benner

June 5, 1937 - December 21, 2025