Obituary of Anne Van Benthuysen-Layton

Anne R. Van Benthuysen-Layton, 97, of Farmingdale passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Bartley Healthcare, Jackson. Anne was born, raised and lived her entire life in Farmingdale. She retired as a school teacher for Freehold Township Schools in 1980, prior to that she taught in the Howell Township School System. Anne was a lifelong and active member of the First United Methodist Church of Farmingdale, where she was the oldest living member until her passing. Anne was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Molly Pitcher Chapter and the Farmingdale Historical Society. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Anne was predeceased by her first husband, Seth Van Benthuysen; her second husband, Warren Layton; and a son, William S. Van Benthuysen. She is survived by a son, Terry Van Benthuysen of Point Pleasant; a granddaughter, Terri Anne Harper of Fruitland Park, Florida; a grandson, Michael Van Benthuysen of Florida; two great grandchildren, Levi and Landon Harper; and many dear friends. Visitation will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Farmingdale, 8 Main Street, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM with her funeral service to follow at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The arrangements are under the direction of the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township. For those who desire, donations in memory of Anne may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Farmingdale. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com