Joyce E. Benjamin Correa Dies at 86

It’s with deep sadness and heavy hearts we the children of Joyce E. Benjamin Correa announce her passing on May 12, 2025 at the age of 86.

Joyce Correa

She was preceded in death by her husband Aurio Correa Sr, Son: Aurio Correa Jr.,  Granddaughter Damilia Correa, Grandson: Secori Elmes Sr.; Parents: Goderick and Glacilda Matthias Benjamin,  Sisters: Gloria Henley, Maryrose Benjamin, Joan Benjamin Fleming: brothers: Goderick, Peter and Lionel Benjamin; Nephews: Winston Henley, Omar Brown Jr.

Joyce leaves to mourn:

Sons: Daniel Correa, Sr., Miguel Correa, Delphine H. Correa, Wilfred Henley,  Burton Henley, Gilbert Fleming

Daughters: Luz Correa Chesterfield, Ana Correa Parson, Monee’ Parris Richards, Stephanie Henley and Natasha Wright

Sons in law: Ray Chesterfield, Sr., Kelvin Parson, Adeyemi Richard

Daughters in law: Besty Correa, Brenda Correa, Cleone Henley

Brothers: Glen(kwabena) Davis, James Francis, Urlin Benjamin James Benjamin and Franklin Benjamin

Sisters:  Irene Francis Acosta, Genevive Benjamin, Cecilia Benjamin, Christanita Barlette and  Elizabeth Benjamin

2nd. Generation:  Daniel(Culibre), Dario, Aqueelan Correa; Hernado, Andres Correa; Ray jr., Rayne, Sean Chesterfield; Asante, Akil Richards; Aurio Parson St.Claire George; Omar,III, Raymond Brown; Haswani, Jahmad, Jahmani Henley; Delisa, Millie, Gloria, Irene Correa, Wendy Rivera, Jane Turnbull; Pia Smith; Aliya Richards; Raynette Chesterfield, Alana Monsanto, Andrea George; Carmen, Kathleen, Daphne Correa; Wilma, Erainee Acosta

Granddaughter in law: Linda Joseph Correa, Destiny Correa

3rd. Generation: Kahleel, K’ante, Elesa, K’deja, Kayla, Makayl, K’Bria, Kai’elle, Lianna, Lilan, Lila, Lilum Correa; Deniya Smith; Josiah, Ameri Farrington, Ray’Mai,  Raya Chesterfield; Me’Shaun Wilkersin Ni’Jai Dowdy; Raynesha Chesterfield; Dream & Tru Smith; A’lekya David, Ahqueah Richards; Xavier, Javien,  Kaiden , Noah, Gianna, Jeremiah & Aniyah George; Fabian, Aylanis Correa;  Talib Rabsatt;  Hugo V., Ezra D.Vilchis; Kyron Correa, Kureen Brathwaite, Ynaeah Correa, Alwyn Baptiste, Kdheim Correa, Shamari, Shamoi Elmes, Jumika Nathaniel, Jerika Nathaniel, Jerome Nathaniel, James Nathaniel, Kendell Smith, Justin Nesbit,  Shalante Maxwell, Shakur Pereira, Keyani Rivera; Kimberly Malone, Felix, Shantelle Turnbull, Abayomi Cupid, Curtis Turnbull;  Shyheim Morris; Nia Acosta

4th. Generation: Kayden Correa  A’ria, A’lea, Anthony Petersen III; Amir Joseph;  Harmoni Samuel; Safeerah, Saniya Romney, O’Riya, O’Ryyan Freeman; Sha’Neazjah, Shamari, jr., Shamyrah, Shamayrah Elmes; Jmyrah, Secori Elmes jr.; Azani, Ryssa, Xekahri, Nashla Elmes; Jereema Nathaniel; Raheem Springer Jr.; Dae’Mairah, DéMari James; Faith, Jah’lani Nathaniel; Keshawnn Kirby Jr., J’adore Nathaniel; Raekwon Deyanta Bailey, jr.; Jae’Koury O’Neal; Kimora, Kamari Turnbull; A’Mya Cupid

Brother in law: Deacon Wilfredo Acosta and Alphonso Correa

Sister in law:Carmen Correa

Adopted Grandchildren: Karimah, Desiree Gumbs, Jakela Cave; Herman Hart; Cheryl, Herman Callwood

Special Cousins: Sara Connell, Faye Robinson, Cyril (CB) Benjamin, Maxine Fleming, Attorney Aturo Watlington & Cleone Creque

Extended families: Correa, Benjamin, Watlington, Berry, Callwood, Hart, Dowdy, Thompson, McNamara, Fleming, Matthias, Meyers,  Dalmida, Jackson, Sprauve, George,  Robinson, Fuller,  Lambertis, Ascenio, Fleix, Nieves, Parrila Ayala, Martinez, Rivera, Gonzalez

And Morey Families, Smith, Rojas, Figueroa, and Rivera families

Godchildren 40

Many nieces nephews and other family members too numerous to mention

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend first viewing on Wednesday, June 11 at Celestial Chapel of Dan Hurley Home for Funerals 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 12 at Sts. Peter & Paul Cathedral at 9:30 a.m. Interment: Western Cemetery #1. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Dan Hurley Home for Funerals and Cremation Centers of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. For online condolences or to share a special memory, visit www.hurleydavisfuneralhome.com