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WILLIE BENTON Obituary
Mrs. Willie Mae Benton, age 80, passed away February 9, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Benton was a member of Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Mother's Board.
She is survived by her children; Clarence Jackson, Edgar Jackson, Georgie Ann Jones, Diana Wicks (Clarence), Gwendolyn Gipson (Floyd), Debra Jackson, Rosa Martin (Tommie), all of Gainesville, FL, Wilbur Jackson, Tampa, FL, Valarie Jackson (Purcell), Miami, FL, siblings; Willie Lee King, Washington, DC, Robert Lee King, Charles Smith, both of Alachua, FL, Dorothy Modest (Derrick), Margaret Smith, both of St. Petersburg, FL, eleven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Benton will be held 11:00am, Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. S.R. Seales, Pastor, burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Chestnut Funeral Home, Inc., 18 N.W. 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL.
Mrs. Benton will repose in the Chestnut Memorial Chapel on Friday, February 19, 2016 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm, and on Saturday at the Church from 10:00am until the hour of Service. Family and friends are asked to meet on Saturday at the home of Mrs. Benton, 1216 S.E. 19th Terrace at 10:15am to form the Cortege.
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Diana Jones
April 6, 2016
May you live eternity with our father Jesus. I pray you light the way for me. Love you grandma.
Natoshea Jackson
March 11, 2016
bye grandma
Jackson & Stevens Families
February 25, 2016
To The Benton and Jackson Families:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. God will take care of y'all. Look to God for your strength. We Love You, Family. RIP, Ms. Benton.
Lynne Jackson Stevens
georgie jones
February 23, 2016
To my mother my dearest and most heartfelt friend, I am missing you, now. I love you mama, I sincerely love you, mama.I pray that God has given you release from suffering and that you are receiving the love that you so desired. Blessing upon you mama.
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Beverly Sallet, GHS 72
February 22, 2016
To Georgie, my sincere sympathy & heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother. I will pray for God to continue to bless & uphold you.
Sincerely,
Shay
February 20, 2016
Family, Please accept our sincere condolences. May God be your refuge and strength during this difficult time. He is always near. He will help you endure.
Peggy Golston
February 19, 2016
To Diane and family...My heartfelt prayers and condolences are sent to you. Knowing your faith and trust in God...He will sustain you during this hour of bereavement. He's faithful..."BUT GOD"
Demetria Nealy
February 18, 2016
My Prayers are with you all. May God keep you strenghthened during this time.
Bertha Wicks
February 18, 2016
To: The Benton and Jackson Family,
My thoughts and prayer are with you during this time of your loss. May the good Lord keep you in his care and ease your hurt and pain. You have my deepest sympathy. May God bless you!
Bertha Wicks
B. Johnson
February 18, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
Oliver and Marilyn Tucker
February 18, 2016
Heartfelt Sympathy trust in God he will take care of you all one day at a time
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