Roberta Benton (July 19, 1955 ~ Feb. 20, 2012) at the age of 56 passed away February 20th. She was born to Betty Jo and Victor Ward of Kansas City, Kansas on July 19, 1955. Roberta was a graduate of Piper High School in Kansas City.
Roberta is survived by her loving husband Dale Allen Benton; her beautiful daughter Brittany Lee Benton; grandson Zaiden Allen Lyvon Benton-Colbert; father Victor Ward and Rose Ward; Grandma Iva Schumake; brothers Wayne and Tommy Ward; sisters Dee Dee Charles and Tammy Long all of Kansas City, Kansas. She also leaves multitudes of wonderful friends, all of which she considered family. A celebration of her adventurous life was held at her home in Deer Park, TX, Saturday, February 25, 2012. In lieu of flowers & tears, the family asks that you bring stories of her many adventures that will bring nothing but laughter for this is how she wanted to be remembered.

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Steven Cain
March 1, 2012
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I just found out about about this a few minutes ago. I am very very sorry to hear this and I will never forget her. She was one of the best and coolest neighbors I have ever had and my parents and I send our condolences Good bless you buddy. Steve Cain
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zeke ,mary gonzales
February 23, 2012
Zeke and I Mary Gonzales are very sorry for your loss and we wanted you and your family to know we are thinking about you.
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