Photo courtesy of Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina
Oct 25, 1933 – Dec 14, 2020 (Age 87)
Thesia Roberts Benton, 87, of Delco went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 14, 2020. Thesia was born October 25, 1933 in Columbus County, NC, the daughter of the late Elillion Laston Roberts and Pecola Grice Roberts. In addition to her parents and eight siblings, Thesia was preceded...
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Debbie Cook
December 27, 2020 | Carolina Beach, NC | Coworker
Kim,
I am so very sorry to learn this news. I'm sending you wishes for peace and comfort during this difficult time, season and year. The most comforting thing I can think of is that now she is again with your Daddy. Please take care of yourself. Love to you, Kayla and all who loved Miss Thesia.
Deborah Laws
December 21, 2020 | Hickory, NC | Friend
So sorry to hear that cousin Thesia had passed away. Growing up and in to our teen years, she graciously opened her home up to us girls for weekend get togethers. We were fortunate to get to sample her good cooking and her Southern hospitality. I'm sure she and Mr. Martin were glad to see us go home, but she always made us feel welcome. The last time I saw her was a few years ago when she joined us at our Grice Girls Christmas breakfast, at my sisters house. Even though her health...
Paula Bracey
December 21, 2020 | Delco, NC | Family
I am so sorry to read this. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Benton was such a sweet lady and I know she will be missed. Even in times of trial she had a smile she shared with everyone.
Donna Hammond
December 19, 2020 | Riegelwood, NC | Acquaintance
So sorry to hear this , but she is at rest with her JESUS & all the loved ones gone on before .
Prayers for all of you during this time , cherish the memories!
Greg Davis
December 19, 2020 | Delco, NC | Neighbor
Kim, so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Sending prayers and so much love to you and your family
Jo Williams
December 19, 2020 | Kill Devil Hills, NC | Friend
So sorry for your loss...
My memory of Thesia is from over 30 years ago, when she was visiting her sister Norma in Cooper City FL.
The image that pops into my mind is of her smiling & laughing & having a good time with her sister, shopping, talking & just having fun..
Lynn Sheppard
December 19, 2020 | Roaring Gap, NC
We are so sorry for your loss. We had known Ms. Thesis when she & Martin lived in Delco. They would go to all
the senior dinners. Once a month. Then we visited her in the rest home home at Lake Waccamaw. What a sweet
lady & a fine Christen, She will be missed by all. Now she is in the arms of THE FATHER. Janice Lewis Parker &
Carolyn Little Baker . Bolton, NC.
Janice Lewis Parker Parker
December 19, 2020 | Bolton,, NC | Friend
I loved Mrs. Thesia she was a joy to be around every time I saw her and I know she will be missed!
Valerie Nardelli
December 18, 2020 | Delco, NC | Friend