Gracetta Mae Benton
April 17, 1943 - March 17, 2022
Gracetta M. “Grace” Benton, 78, of Winchester passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Scott County Nursing Center in Winchester. She was born, April 17, 1943, in Manchester, the daughter of Leon and Margie Hughes Smith. Grace married, Albert Benton, Aug. 5, 1960, at the Manchester Baptist Church. Surviving is husband, Albert of Winchester; children, Cheryl Benton of Springfield, James (Lucinda) Benton of Pueblo, CO and Rodney (Karol) Benton of White Hall; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and siblings, Leona Spradlin of Springfield, Barbara Adams of Jacksonville and Toni (Glenn) Hilliker of Jacksonville. She was preceded in death by brother, Hardin “Butch” Smith. Grace was a member of East Union Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing cooking and spending time with her family. A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2022, at Manchester Cemetery in Manchester. Memorials are suggested to the Manchester Cemetery. Daws Family Funeral Home in Winchester is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.dawsfuneralhome.com
Gracetta M. “Grace” Benton, 78, of Winchester passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Scott County Nursing Center in Winchester. She was born, April 17, 1943, in Manchester, the daughter of Leon and Margie Hughes Smith. Grace married,... View Obituary & Service Information