Age 38 of Bear, DE passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2005, at her home.
Tina worked as a data entry clerk for Discover and the Bank of New York. Her hobbies included writing, poetry and helping others.
She will be dearly missed by her mother, Brenda (Jenceleski) Benton of Stanton; her father, William Benton of Bear; her daughter, Sara Russell, son, Timothy Russell, Jr.; and 2 brothers, Jay Benton and Theodore Chapman.
Visitation will held on Friday, September 9th, between 2 and 4 pm at the MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Limestone and Milltown Roads, Wilmington, where the funeral service will begin at 4 pm. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Mealey Funeral Homes, PO Box 2866, Wilmington, DE 19805-0866, to help defray funeral expenses.
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