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Frances Bentley Obituary

Athens, GA - Frances Florence Bentley of Princeton Mill Road died Thursday, January 15, 2004. A native of Cobb County, Mrs. Bentley grew up in Cedartown and was a daughter of the late Mason J. and Ethel Butner Florence. Her brother, Harold N. Florence, preceded her in death. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority, and a member and past president of the Heritage Garden Club and the Junior League of Athens. Mrs. Bentley also volunteered for the Meals-On-Wheels for the Council on Aging. She was a member of the Athens First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and was a member of the Joe Callaway Sunday School Class.
Survivors include her husband, Upshaw C. Bentley, Jr. of Athens; daughter, Ellen Bentley ten Haaf of Watkinsville; sons and daughters-in-law: Mason and Angie Bentley and John S. and Mary Bentley, all of Athens; sisters: Christine Houseal of Fripp Island, SC, Julia Gardner and Wilma Darbyshire both of Moultrie; and grandchildren: Christopher ten Haaf, Kathryn Bentley and Logan Bentley.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2004, at the Athens First Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Ross officiating. Interment will be private.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 at Bernstein Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Athens First Baptist Church, 355 Pulaski Street, Athens, GA 30601 or to the Athens Community Council on Aging, Inc., 135 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Joe Callaway Sunday School Class.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Athens Banner-Herald, Friday, Jan. 16, 2004

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Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Jan. 16, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Frances Bentley

38 Entries

Julia Holtzworth

February 2, 2004

Upshaw, I just today learned that Frances had passed away and I am so surprised and saddened. I enjoyed spending time with her (and you) at our last Athens High Class reunion.

Jim and Susan Daniel

January 23, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the Bentley Family.

Kristen & Hamilton Williams

January 20, 2004

Dear Mr. Bentley and Family,

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bern Allard

January 20, 2004

Gilles joins with me in sending sympathy to Upshaw, Ellen, and the Bentley family at this time of sorrow.

Douglas Keith

January 20, 2004

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Bentley. She was such a fine lady, from a wonderful family. May God grant rest to her soul and comfort those she left behind.

Don Smith

January 19, 2004

Our deepest sympathy on the sudden and sad loss of Frances. We enjoyed seeing you both at the garden club Christmas party. We were shocked and deeply saddened when we heard the news. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Don and Margaret McPherson Smith

Greg Brett

January 18, 2004

Dear Mr. Bentley & Family:

I extend my deepest sympathies to you. My heart is heavy because of your loss, also. I know God's grace will bear you up because Mrs. Bentley is with Him now to smile down on you.

SID AND CYNTHIA BECKUM

January 18, 2004

SID AND I EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU, ELLEN, JOHN AND MASON. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU AT THIS TIME OF SADNESS. SID AND CYNTHIA BECKUM

Annette & Jerry Massey

January 18, 2004

Mr Upshaw,

I was so sorry to hear about Frances. She was a wonderful person and will be missed bu everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Johnnie & Gail Arnold

January 17, 2004

Thinking of you during your time of sorrow and loss. God Bless your family.

The Employees of Medi-Thrift Pharmacy

January 17, 2004

Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and keep you now and always.

Alice and Jim Vinson

January 17, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you. We will miss Frances' regular Christmas cards and her attention to family details.

Bendine & Harvey Hoechst

January 17, 2004

We are in Florida and have just heard the sad news about Francis,a wonderful person. She and I had plans to play golf when I returned to Athens. I will miss her. Harvey and I extend our deepest sympathy.

Rebecca Seagraves Baugh

January 17, 2004

Upshaw and family, our sympathy goes out to you in your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Wendell & Betty Dawson

January 16, 2004

Mr. "Mayor", we extend our sympathy to you and your family in your loss of Mrs. Bentley. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Frank Mckinley

January 16, 2004

Praying that the understanding sympathy of those who care will be a comfort to you now, and that the Lord's promise will bring you hope and reassurance in days to come.

With Sympathy

Frank Mckinley and Family

John & Eva Simpson

January 16, 2004

Sorry that we cannot be there to share your shock and grief. We are in Salt Springs. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

John & Eva

Paul Holmes

January 16, 2004

Upshaw, Susan joins me in expressing our deepest sympathies..God Bless

Sharon McArthur

January 16, 2004

Mr. Bentley, my deepest sympathies are extended to you and your family in your loss. Mrs. Bentley will be missed by many. My prayer for you is that you all will be comforted by many happy memories as you grieve.

Neighbors Alex & Jackie

January 16, 2004

Mr. Bentley

Jackie and I want you to know that you and your family are in our prayers. The Bentley family has always been very gracious and nice to our family (especially your "legal assistance" with those Neighbors' boys). I know Mother and Daddy always considered you and Mrs. Bentley dear friends.

Alex and Jackie Neighbors

Lynda (Harden)Bryant

January 16, 2004

To the Bentley family, my sincerest and deepest sympathies at this difficult time--Ellen, I can't help but think about our times at the lake, and spending the night at your house, and church activities while at AHS--your mom was very special, but you know that. Again, my deepest condolensces.

Lynda(Harden)Bryant

Tom and Sharon Milton

January 16, 2004

Mr. Bently, Our prayers and thoughts are with and your family.

James & Nancy Miller (Blueberries)

January 16, 2004

Sincere sympathy in the loss of your beloved Frances. We are in Arizona at this time.

Sincerely,

James & Nancy Miller

Mae Walter

January 16, 2004

Mayor Bentley and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God continue to bless and strength you in the days ahead.

Jackie Scarborough

January 16, 2004

Mr. Bentley,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your loving wife.

Sincerely,

Shirley Roberts Ward

January 16, 2004

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Wish I could be there to see you as you were there for me when I lost my parents, Aileen & Dick Roberts.

My thoughts and prayers will be there for you.

Shirley & Royis Ward

Wiley & Diane Garrett

January 16, 2004

Wiley & Diane Garrett

Kenneth & Angela Hutto

January 16, 2004

Our deepest sympathy on your loss.

May the Lord bless and watch over you and yours, Sincerly Ken & Angela

Richard Lane

January 16, 2004

May God bless Mrs. Bentley and her lovely family.

Tracy Wehunt (f/k/a Cordero)

January 16, 2004

Mr. Bentley, You and your family have my deepest condolences and are in my prayers at this difficult time. Everyone who knew you and your wife Frances realized what a wonderful and loving relationship the two of you had. Yours was a marriage others of us can only hope to achieve. I know Frances will be sorely missed by you and your family but you have a lifetime of wonderful loving memories.

Sara Callaway 125 Greenbrier Crt

January 16, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Buddy & Annette Barfield

January 16, 2004

We both send our condolence in this loss to a very special and dear friend. She will surely be missed.

Vivian Humphrey

January 16, 2004

You have my deepest sympathy.

ALICE DANIELS

January 16, 2004

I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF MRS. FRANCES DEATH.I TOOK CARE OF HER MOTHER MRS. FLORENCE, WHEN SHE WAS HERE IN THE HOSPITAL. MRS. FRANCES WAS A VERY NICE PERSON. MR.BENTLEY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. KEEP YOUR HANDS IN THE MASTER HANDS AND HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

Bernstein Funeral Home

January 16, 2004

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Laura Hodges

January 16, 2004

John,

I received an e-mail from Trey

about your mom. I lost my father

suddenly 3 years ago so I know what you are going through. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Laura Hodges

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