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Myra Austin Benton

Birth	:	9 Sep 1931 Union County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	23 May 2011 North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Lakeland Memorial Park, Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.9668999, -80.5669022
Description	:	Myra Austin Benton, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, went home to be with Jesus on May 23, 2011. She died peacefully at home with family by her side. She fought her cancer with courage and determination throughout the entire journey. She was born Sept. 9, 1931, in Union County to the late J. Clayton and Ossee Clontz Austin. She was married to Jesse M. Benton, Sr. for 52 very happy years. He also went home to be with Jesus on June 9, 2004. Myra was also preceded in death by a son, Jesse Morris Benton, Jr. on Sept. 30, 2002. She was an... Read More	Myra Austin Benton, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, went home to be with Jesus on May 23, 2011. She died peacefully at home with family by her side. She fought her cancer with courage and determination throughout the entire journey. She was born Sept. 9, 1931, in Union County to the late J. Clayton and Ossee Clontz Austin. She was married to Jesse M. Benton, Sr. for 52 very happy years. He also went home to be with Jesus on June 9, 2004. Myra was also preceded in death by a son, Jesse Morris Benton, Jr. on Sept. 30, 2002. She was an avid baker, well known for her pound cakes. She loved her family and friends and loved people. A member of Benton's Crossroads Baptist Church, she also loved her church family dearly. Myra is survived by a daughter, Tia Benton Tomberlin; four grandchildren, Andrea Benton Lamm and husband Brent, Jason Pollock and wife, Jacklyn, Tabitha Benton Harris and husband, Adam and Jessica Pollock Drake and husband, Scott; seven great grandchildren, Colby, Weston, Bryson, Carson, Trenton, Parker and Emma Claire. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m., at Gordon Funeral Service. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 10 a.m., at Benton's Cross Roads Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Lakeland Memorial Park. The Enquirer Journal - May 24 2011

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Where is Myra Austin Benton's memorial?
Myra Austin Benton's memorial is located at: Lakeland Memorial Park, Monroe, Union County, USA.
When did Myra Austin Benton death?
Myra Austin Benton death on 23 May 2011 in North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Myra Austin Benton's memorial?
Latitude: 34.9668999
Longitude: -80.5669022

Family Members:

Parent

Jonathan Clayton Austin

(1893 - 1964)

Osee Lillian Clontz Austin

(1893 - 1972)

Spouse

Corp Jesse Morris Benton Sr.

(1922 - 2004)

Siblings

Sadie Elizabeth Austin Mullis

(1913 - 1975)

Jonathan Clayton Austin Jr.

(1919 - 1978)

Labon Baldwin Austin

(1922 - 1999)

Nell Austin Baucom

(1924 - 2011)

Peggy Austin Pressley

(1929 - 2012)

Children

Jesse Morris Benton Jr.

(1954 - 2002)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lakeland Memorial Park
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9668999, -80.5669022

2. Suncrest Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9756012, -80.5516968

3. Helms Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.9503000, -80.5813000

4. Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9803360, -80.5480150

5. Hiram Broom Family Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9409447, -80.5533676

6. County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.9754230, -80.6005830

7. Hillcrest Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9890800, -80.5432400

8. Billy Woods Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9958300, -80.5366600

9. Belmont Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9454308, -80.5241776

10. Crook Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0080757, -80.5565567

11. Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9431686, -80.6150284

12. Secrest Family Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9945755, -80.6122055

13. High Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0112000, -80.5483017

14. Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9665909, -80.6276321

15. Red Level Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9475000, -80.6236000

16. New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0080338, -80.6026917

17. New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9142570, -80.5773773

18. Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9214783, -80.5234680

19. Old High Hill Cemetery New
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0255585, -80.5575027

20. Hill Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0059586, -80.5103836

21. Hinson Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9904289, -80.4971390

22. Secrest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9967200, -80.6388330

23. Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0358162, -80.5633316

24. Love Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0256577, -80.5218658