Mrs. Julia F. Benjamin, 81, resident of Marion, Alabama passed Sunday, July 8, 2012 at home. Services will be held Saturday, July 14, 2012, 1:00 p.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church in Marion, Alabama officiated by Rev. C. Billingsley. Burial will follow in the church cemetery directed by Melvin Miller Funeral Service of Marion. The body will lie in state 1 hour prior to services. Visitation will be Friday, July 13, 2012 at the funeral home. Please visit www.melvinmillerfuneralservice.com to make online flowers orders and condolences to the family.