Trusynia Sallee Benton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On Saturday, May 14, 2022, Trusynia Sallee Benton transitioned from her earthly body to her heavenly home. Trusynia was born on February 28, 1961, in Portsmouth Virginia to the late Eugene l. Sallee and Mary B. Sallee. She attended Cavalier Manor Elementary, Waters Junior High School, and Manor High School. At an early age, Synia (as she was affectionately referred to by family and friends) accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and was baptized at Noble Street Baptist Church in Portsmouth. There she was a member of the Young Adult Choir, where she developed her passion for singing. Upon graduation from Manor in 1980, Synia attended Tidewater Community College and Norfolk State University. She began her career in 1984 with the U. S. Government at Norfolk Naval Shipyard and the Office of Personnel Management. Always serving others, she later joined the City of Portsmouth's Department of Social Services where she served in the role of Fiscal Support Specialist in the Accounting-Finance Department. She loved serving her clients with love and dignity and was devoted to ensuring they receive the best care. She retired after 21 years with the City of Portsmouth in 2019. Synia loved to sing and was a former member of the Interdenominational Choir as well as other gospel singing groups in the area. In 1986, she joined Holy Trinity Church #2 in Portsmouth VA. There she met and married the love of her life, (Pastor) Wallace E. Benton, Jr. on August 8,1987. Two sons were born from that union, Jonathan and Terence. Trusynia was the First Lady of Faith House of Deliverance in Chesapeake, Virginia with her husband, Pastor Wallace E Benton Jr. Life after retirement for Trusynia included investing in her creative passions. She was not only a gifted singer but also a gifted writer, composing many stories and poems. Synia loved, lived and meditated on God's word and tried to live each day and interact with people in a way that was pleasing to God. Her prayer life was as constant as breathing. She exemplified grace under pressure because she was led by the Holy Spirit. She realized that she could not do anything on her own, but with Jesus everything was possible. She lived a surrendered and committed life to Christ. Trusynia was preceded in death by her father Eugene L Sallee, and her older sister, Thalia Sallee Harvey (George). She leaves to cherish her precious memory: her husband of 35 years, Wallace E. Benton Jr. of Suffolk VA; two sons Jonathan Benton (Kristel) of Chesapeake VA and Terence Benton (Queen) of Suffolk VA; a devoted mother, Mary B Sallee of Portsmouth VA and sister Leatonja Sallee of Portsmouth VA; Trusynia's beloved grandchildren-- 3 grandsons Ezra, Cyrus and Zechariah, 5 granddaughters Essence, Kollyn, Kyllie, Aria and Jayla; a dear spiritual son Isaac Fortt (Ruby & their 4 children), sisters-in-law, Geraldine Barrett of Texas, Diane Whitfield (Aubrey) of Virginia:Debra Edmonds of Virginia, Gladys Hamler (Dervin) of New Jersey, Ophelia Benton of New Jersey, Nakita Leggett of New Jersey, Latricia Benton of Virginia; and brothers-in-law, Tony Benton (Christine) of New Jersey, Emmanuel Benton (Francine) of Pennsylvania, Kenneth Benton (Janice) of Virginia; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She will be dearly missed by all.

Trusynia Sallee Benton

February 28, 1961 - May 14, 2022