Mrs. Martha B. Benson, age 91 of Auburn, was born in Arkansas July 1, 1921 and passed away on August 5, 2012 at Arbor Springs in Opelika. She was a member of Auburn United Methodist Church. Mrs. Benson was preceded in death by her husband, Carl F. Benson; and daughter, Katherine Benson Morrison. She is survived by her son, Stephen L. Benson. Mrs. Benson was the 2004 recipient of the Alabama Library Association's Humanitarian Award. During her life, she traveled extensively, including visits to Germany, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland, and through her travels, education, and personal pursuits, she cultivated a vast knowledge and deep love of literature, while remaining devoted to her home and family. When Mrs. Benson's daughter died, she felt the best memorial to Katherine would be the creation of a trust that would benefit both the adult and youth collections at Auburn Public Library in perpetuity. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the Auburn Public Library for the trust fund established by Mrs. Benson, 749 East Thach Avenue, Auburn, Alabama 36830.