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Ada Louisa Benjamin-Heath Dies at 94

Ada Louisa Benjamin-Heath a.k.a. “Ada B” of Estate Tan Tan Terrace, transitioned into eternal life on Sept. 19, 2025. She was 94 years old. 

Ada Louisa Benjamin-Heath

She is survived by her sons, McLean Samuel (SC), Keithly O. Heath (STX); Daughter In Law,  Dairdre Marie Petersen-Heath; Sister, Marvel Benjamin Joseph; Sister In Law, Theresa Thomas (UK); Grandchildren, Rochelle (FL), Terrell, Terrence, Kevin, Matthew & (NY), Imani (TX), and Ian “Orie” Heath (STX), Bria & Morgan Samuel (NC); Great Grandchildren, Arianna S.M. Saxton (TX), Soroya Francois (FL), Brieanna, Gabriel & Malichi Johnson, (NC); Nieces, Denise Thomas (UK), Donna-Beth Joseph-Cuffy (ANU),Aukea Johnson (NC); Nephews, Attorney Brian Thomas (UK), Dr. Sean AC Joseph (ANU); Great Niece, Skye (UK); Great Nephew, Addison Joseph (NC); God Children, Bunny Joseph (NC), Vida (CA), Alicia, Craig (FL) & Keverine George, Kiara & Khaiel James, Clifford A. Jr., & Christopher Joseph; Cousins and Other Relatives, Foster (NC) & Stanford Francis (NY), Erene (CAN) & Florence Anthony ANU), Pastor John Josiah (ANU), Lola & Althea Richards (STT), Gloria Joseph & Family (STX); Gwendolyn Jacobs & Family, Coralie George & Family, Josiah Family, Joniah Family, Roberts Family, Bølling Family, Knight Family, Woodson Family, Joyce George, Gloria Carlos, Madona Abraham, Friedensthal Moravian Church & Choir and Faith Moravian Church & Choir, Friedensthal Church Women’s Fellowship, Pastor Dexter Skepple & Dr. Terry Skepple and Speak the Word Ministries Family; Caregivers, Faye Martinez, Christine Mitchell, A. Peets. Other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, Oct. 24 at Friedensthal Moravian Church, Christiansted St. Croix. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m. with service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the Moravian Cemetery in Christiansted.

Professional services are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.  

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