Della Stamey Benton

Della Stamey Benton obituary, Ringgold, GA

Della Stamey Benton

Della Benton Obituary

Visit the Heritage Funeral Homes & Crematory website to view the full obituary.
Della Stamey Benton passed away December 26, 2025. Della was the widow of Ira M. Benton and the last surviving child of Elijah and Doshia Stamey. She had just celebrated her 101st birthday on November 22, 2025. Della is survived by her daughters and their husbands; Carol and Curtis Gravely, Judy and Jim West, June and Pete Massengale.

She is also survived by five grandchildren: Darron (Susan) Perry, Ginger (Chuck) Bacha, Casey (Angelina) Wilson, Jeanna (David) Vaughn, Corey (Tori) Smith, and she was a great, great, great grandmother.

Della was the oldest member of the New Liberty Baptist Church where she met Ira and married in 1944. They were faithful, active members for as long as their health allowed.

The family would like to express our gratitude to her caregivers, especially Pat and Emily, along with Terri and the ladies of Anchor of Care. We're thankful for the loving care given to Mother by her hospice nurse, Kelly.

To share condolences and view the online memorial tribute please visit www.heritagebattlefield.com

Funeral services will be 2:30 PM Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with son-in-law Pete Massengale officiating. Interment will be at Anderson Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 1:30-2:30 Tuesday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Heritage Funeral Homes & Crematory

3239 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

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