Dorothy Benton Obituary Dorothy Glover Benton January 23, 1945 - February 3, 2015 Franklin - Dorothy Mae Glover Benton, 70, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2015, at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth with her family at her side. Dot was a native of Franklin, the daughter of the late Lloyd Allen Glover, Sr. and Willie Mae Askew Glover. She was also predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Bobby Gene Benton, and an infant son, Michael Craig Benton. A devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother, she leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Denise Benton Bunn, and husband Jack (Count); three sons, David Reginald Benton and wife Cindy, Deron Richard Benton and wife Stephanie, and Douglas Randall Benton and wife Lori; one brother, L.A. Glover, Jr; and seven grandchildren, Jack Bunn IV, Brittany Bunn, Chad Benton, Emmy Benton, Wade Benton, Isabel Benton, and Austin Benton. The family wishes to express deep gratitude to Dr. Dermot Killian and the staff of Naval Medical Center for their extraordinary care and dedication to Dot during her long battle with lung disease. The family also would like to thank the host of friends and family who showed support and love when her illness confined her to her home. The funeral will be conducted at 2 PM Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Wright Funeral Home with the Revs. Darwin Edwards and Brent Kimlick officiating. Burial will follow at Mt Horeb Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday, February 6, at the funeral home and suggests that memorials be made to Franklin Cooperative Ministries, P. O. Box 1214, Franklin, VA 23851 or a charity of your choice. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2949532 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/dorothy-benton-obituary?id=22422599 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/dorothy-glover-benton-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Dorothy Mae Glover Benton, 70, of Franklin, passed away on 3 February 2015 at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. She was predeceased by her husband Bobby Gene Benton and son Michael Craig Benton. Dorothy left behind four children and seven grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The funeral was conducted on 7 February 2015 at Wright Funeral Home with Revs. Darwin Edwards and Brent Kimlick officiating. Burial followed at Mt Horeb Cemetery. The family received friends on 6 February at the funeral home. ### The Edited Obituary Dorothy Glover Benton 23 January 1945 - 3 February 2015 Franklin - Dorothy Mae Glover Benton, 70, passed away peacefully on 3 February 2015, at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth with her family at her side. Dot was a native of Franklin, the daughter of the late Lloyd Allen Glover, Sr. and Willie Mae Askew Glover. She was also predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Bobby Gene Benton, and an infant son, Michael Craig Benton. A devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother, she leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Denise Benton Bunn, and husband Jack (Count); three sons, David Reginald Benton and wife Cindy, Deron Richard Benton and wife Stephanie, and Douglas Randall Benton and wife Lori; one brother, L.A. Glover, Jr; and seven grandchildren, Jack Bunn IV, Brittany Bunn, Chad Benton, Emmy Benton, Wade Benton, Isabel Benton, and Austin Benton. The family wishes to express deep gratitude to Dr. Dermot Killian and the staff of Naval Medical Center for their extraordinary care and dedication to Dot during her long battle with lung disease. The family also would like to thank the host of friends and family who showed support and love when her illness confined her to her home. The funeral will be conducted at 2 PM Saturday, 7 February 2015 at Wright Funeral Home with the Revs. Darwin Edwards and Brent Kimlick officiating. Burial will follow at Mt Horeb Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday, 6 February, at the funeral home and suggests that memorials be made to Franklin Cooperative Ministries, P. O. Box 1214, Franklin, VA 23851 or a charity of your choice. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Dorothy Mae Glover Benton | |---------|-----------------------------| | Age | 70 | | Birth | 23 January 1945; Franklin | | Death | 3 February 2015; Portsmouth | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------|----------------------|-----------| | Dorothy Mae Glover Benton | Decedent | Franklin | | Bobby Gene Benton | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Lloyd Allen Glover, Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Willie Mae Askew Glover | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Michael Craig Benton | Predeceased Child | -- | | Denise Benton Bunn | Child | Unknown | | Jack Bunn | Son-in-law | Unknown | | David Reginald Benton | Child | Unknown | | Cindy Benton | Daughter-in-law | Unknown | | Deron Richard Benton | Child | Unknown | | Stephanie Benton | Daughter-in-law | Unknown | | Douglas Randall Benton | Child | Unknown | | Lori Benton | Daughter-in-law | Unknown | | L.A. Glover, Jr | Sibling | Unknown | | Jack Bunn IV | Grandchild | Unknown | | Brittany Bunn | Grandchild | Unknown | | Chad Benton | Grandchild | Unknown | | Emmy Benton | Grandchild | Unknown | | Wade Benton | Grandchild | Unknown | | Isabel Benton | Grandchild | Unknown | | Austin Benton | Grandchild | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Dorothy was a native of Franklin. 2. She passed away peacefully at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth with her family at her side. 3. She was described as a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. 4. Dorothy had a long battle with lung disease. 5. Dr. Dermot Killian and the staff of Naval Medical Center provided extraordinary care and dedication during her illness. 6. Her illness confined her to her home for some time before her passing.