Obituary of SADIE DARDEN BENTON

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - June 18, 1996 

Sadie Darden Benton, 75, of the first block of E. Griffin St., died June 17, 1996, in her residence. 

Mrs. Benton, the widow of Elisha Isaac Benton, was a homemaker. She was born in Isle of Wight County, Va., and was a member of Suffolk Presbyterian Church. 

Survivors include three daughters, Alice Faye Britt of Wakefield, Patricia B. Ellis and Glenda B. Smith, both of Suffolk; three sons, William R. Benton and Marvin E. Benton, both of Windsor, David E. Benton; a stepson, Isaac M. "Ike" Benton of Whaleyville; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth M. Carr Darden and Mills William Darden. 

The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday by the Rev. Carter Dey in Harrell Funeral Home, Suffolk. Burial will be in Windsor Cemetery . The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8 p.m. and other times at the home of the daughter, Patricia Ellis, 108 Lakewood Drive, Suffolk. Memorial contributions may be made to the Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B6

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Sadie Darden Benton of Suffolk, Virginia, died 17 Jun 1996 at age 75. She was a homemaker and widow of Elisha Isaac Benton, born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.

Funeral for Sadie Darden Benton was conducted 19 Jun 1996 by Rev. Carter Dey in Harrell Funeral Home, Suffolk. Burial was in Windsor Cemetery.

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SADIE DARDEN BENTON  

Sadie Darden Benton, 75, of the first block of E. Griffin St., died 17 June 1996 in her residence.  

Mrs. Benton, the widow of Elisha Isaac Benton, was a homemaker. She was born in Isle of Wight County, Va., and was a member of Suffolk Presbyterian Church.  

Survivors include three daughters, Alice Faye Britt of Wakefield, Patricia B. Ellis and Glenda B. Smith, both of Suffolk; three sons, William R. Benton and Marvin E. Benton, both of Windsor, David E. Benton; a stepson, Isaac M. "Ike" Benton of Whaleyville; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth M. Carr Darden and Mills William Darden.  

The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday [19 June 1996] by the Rev. Carter Dey in Harrell Funeral Home, Suffolk. Burial was in Windsor Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. and other times at the home of the daughter, Patricia Ellis, 108 Lakewood Drive, Suffolk. Memorial contributions were made to the Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad.  

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Field | Value                                            |
| Name  | Sadie Darden Benton                              |
| Age   | 75 years                                         |
| Birth | 1921 (estimated); Isle of Wight County, Virginia |
| Death | 17 June 1996; Suffolk, Virginia                  |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                     | Relationship         | Residence             |
| Sadie Darden Benton      | Decedent             | Suffolk, Virginia     |
| Elisha Isaac Benton      | Husband (deceased)   | —                     |
| Elizabeth M. Carr Darden | Mother (predeceased) | —                     |
| Mills William Darden     | Father (predeceased) | —                     |
| Alice Faye Britt         | Daughter             | Wakefield, Virginia   |
| Patricia B. Ellis        | Daughter             | Suffolk, Virginia     |
| Glenda B. Smith          | Daughter             | Suffolk, Virginia     |
| William R. Benton        | Son                  | Windsor, Virginia     |
| Marvin E. Benton         | Son                  | Windsor, Virginia     |
| David E. Benton          | Son                  | —                     |
| Isaac M. "Ike" Benton    | Stepson              | Whaleyville, Virginia |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value             |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot   |
| Date     | 18 June 1996      |
| Edition  | FINAL             |
| Section  | LOCAL             |
| Page     | B6                |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Homemaker.  
• Member of Suffolk Presbyterian Church.  
• Maiden name: Sadie Darden.  
• Memorial contributions were made to the Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad.

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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