January 18, 1941 – December 24, 2022 (age 81)
Leland, NC – Formerly of New Windsor, NY
The Benton family is very sad to announce the passing of Susan R. Benton of Leland, NC and previously of New Windsor, New York. Susan was predeceased by her parents Miles and Jane Russell of Syracuse, NY, as well as her aunts, Dorothea and Florence Russell, and uncles, Gilbert and Jerome Russell, and the best cat, Dusty.
Susan is survived by her husband, friend, partner in crime of 62 years, Lee W. Benton. She is also survived by her siblings M. Kent Russell (Kathy), Craig Russell (Millie) and Pamela Helmuth(George), as well as her nephew Kris Russell and neice Karen Gally (Eric) along with her Great nephews Everett and Miles Gally, and cousins George Anderson III(Marcia) and Jo-Nan Tyo.
Susan will be dearly missed by her children: Stacey Benton Heacock (Jeffrey) and Jeffrey Russell Benton (Lynn); and by “Mimi’s” grandchildren Emily, Connor and Leanna Heacock.
Susan taught in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District for many years and always had the fondest memories of students and their families. She also made so many lifelong friends from the colleagues that she had the good fortune to work alongside. There are too many to list without leaving someone out, but so many have stayed in touch with her over the years that Susan’s “family by choice” was always growing.
Susan passed away peacefully at Arbor Landing in Hampstead, NC with her loving family by her side. A celebration of life will be held in Newburgh, NY with details still being finalized. In lieu of flowers, we are encouraging individuals to consider donations be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital or an organization of your choice on behalf of Susan Benton. So many people need help at this time and anything anyone can do would be a most amazing way to remember and honor Susan.
Service dates will be announced.
