Ruth Benton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Benton (Chattanooga, Tennessee), who passed away on December 14, 2020 at the age of 98. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Benton to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Jess F. Benton; her parents, Charles A. Sylar and Dorothy Shippey Sylar; and her brother Kenneth R. Sylar. She is survived by: her children, Dottie Ray (Ralph) of Ringgold, GA, Jim Benton (Joan) of Brentwood, TN and Charles Benton (Nancy) of Albuquerque, NM; her grandchildren, Jessica Knight (Eric), Andy Benton (Jenny), Christopher Benton (Allie), Savannah Berny (Blake) and Courtney Ray; and her great grandchildren, Christian, Xavier, Kelsey, Lainey, Kit and Smith. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The service will be live streamed on the Brainerd United Methodist Facebook page, facemasks and social distancing is required for all who attend.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road Chattanooga, TN 37411.
