Doris DeLaune Benton

Doris DeLaune Benton, born on January 3, 1940, passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 85.

Doris was born in Ville Platte, LA. Doris was a special education teacher early in her career followed by working for State Farm Insurance until she retired. She was a devoted Catholic and parishioner of St Patrick Catholic Church in Baton Rouge. She was an Associate in the Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph. Doris always enjoyed watching movies, LSU and Saints Football, and loved reading and visiting with her friends, especially Libby Maggio and her State Farm co-workers.

Doris is survived by her sons, Mark Benton (Jami) and Christopher Benton (Kristy); and grandchildren, Ryan Benton (Will Callahan), Kyle Benton, and Brett Benton.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Zepherin DeLaune and Ira Mae Cooper Lambdin; daughter, Traci Lynn Benton, and sister, Dottie Ewing. 

The family would like to give a special thanks to Pinnacle Hospice and Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. 

Visitation will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on Thursday, March 6, 2025, beginning at 9:00am until services at 10:30am, officiated by Deacon Alec Campbell. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. A reception will follow the graveside committal in the Legacy Room at Resthaven Funeral Home. 

Pallbearers will include Ryan Benton, Brett Benton, Kyle Benton, Blake McCrary, Mike Peralta, and John DeFrances.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.