Mary Louise Dixon Benton, age 85, of Watha left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Sunday, July 3, 2022.  What a happy birthday she is having with Jesus on this day!

She was born on July 3, 1937 to the late Robert Scott and Mary Katherine Fitzgerald Dixon.  She was also predeceased by her husband, David T. Benton; grandson, Brad Lewis; 4 siblings, Dorothy Mae Payne, Edward Dixon, Margaret Ann McCoy and Thomas Earl Dixon and daughter-in-law, Melissa Benton.

Mary was a member of Penderlea Baptist Church.

Surviving to cherish her memory, are her devoted children, Joy Lewis and husband Tommy of Wilmington, John Benton and wife Connie of Fayetteville, James Benton of Watha, Alan Benton and wife Amy of Rose Hill and Steven Benton of Kure Beach; grandchildren, Ryan Lewis and wife Ashley, Drake Lewis and wife Shleby, Samatha Judge and husband Nick, Kayla Benton and  fiancé  Zack, Kristina Benton, Kaitlyn Benton, Michael Benton and wife Sarah and Hope Benton and  fiancé  Ramiel; great grandchildren, Jaxon, Railee, Eli, Sonny, Kamden, Madison and Ellie; sister, Ruth Shut and husband Roy; brother, Paul Dixon of Rose Hill; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Mary dearly.

Mary was a loving and and caring mother, grandmother and sister.  She was a simple woman who enjoyed simple things but her greatest joy was her family.  She loved the Lord and she displayed a Christ-like spirit everywhere she went.  Mary loved her children, but her grandchildren were the apple of her eyes.  She enjoyed every minute she spent with each of them.  Mary love everyone and she loved conditionally.  She will surely be missed but we know that we will one day see her again.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Penderlea Baptist Church with Pastor Josh Lee officiating.

Burial will follow the service at Riverview Memorial Park, Watha, NC

The family will receive friends from 2:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. on Tuesday, one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial gifts be sent in memory of Mary Benton to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC  28401.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home  of Wallace, NC   910-285-4005