Obituary of Tomika Lynette Benjamin

Spartenburg, SC – January 24, 2024 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day -and not only, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. II Timothy 4:6-8 Tomika Lynette Benjamin, also known as “Meekie,” was the youngest of five to be born in Rochester, NY to Joyce A. (McCullough) Benjamin and Isaac Benjamin on March 15, 1980. Tomika graduated from Benjamin Franklin Highschool, studied Business at Bryant & Stratton, and then continued her education to become a Patient Care Technician, working in the nursing field at Unity Health Systems, Highland Hospital, and Strong Hospital. Tomika most recently broadened her career goals and became an Entrepreneur in Financial Services, with a long-term goal to open her own hair salon. Tomika worked many years doing what she loved most, caring for others. She was most known for the sincere love she had for her family, always wanting everyone to be healthy, cared for and happy. Tomika wore many hats, Caretaker, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Friend, Confidante, and Entrepreneur. She lived her life sincerely pouring into others. Along with her overflowing love, Tomika was a fun person to be around. Tomika’s energy was infectious and could illuminate any room! She loved to dance and share her humor, making family and friends laugh. Tomika loved her family, and was an amazing sister, mother, and grandmother. Tomika entered eternal rest on January 24, 2024. She is predeceased by her Maternal Grandparents: Lena McCullough and Wille McCullough; Paternal Grandparents: Gertude Benjamin and Hazel I. Benjamin; oldest and beloved brother, Darrell Keith McCullough; Aunt: Lue Roberson; Uncles: Willie McCullough Jr. and Raymond McCullough, and Cousin Jimmy Martin Jr. Tomika leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her life; Parents: Joyce and Isaac Benjamin; Children: Toma (Deserae) Bonham, Quhadijah (DeeDee) Hockerson ,Te’Asya Hockerson, Terrell (TJ) Walker Jr.; Grandchildren: Kashmiere, Ethan, Zaiahir, Demetrius; Siblings: Sharon McCullough, Issac Benjamin III, Marlon (Tynisa) McCullough; Aunts: Katie (Jimmy) Martin, Beatrice (Jane) McCullough, Patricia (Pat) McCullough; Uncle: John (Alamina) Nesmith and a host of nephews and nieces. Calling hours will be Thursday, February 8 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at St. Paul Believers Holiness Church, 63 Thomas Street, Rochester, NY. The Funeral Service to Celebrate her life will immediately follow. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rochester, NY.