Margaret Jean Benton

1938 - 2017

Margaret Jean Benton obituary, 1938-2017, Charleston, WV

BORN

1938

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Stevens & Grass Funeral Home

4203 SALINES DR

Malden, West Virginia

Margaret Benton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 23, 2017.

Margaret “Peggy” Benton, 79, of Campbells Creek, born October 1, 1938 in Charleston, went home to be with the Lord and her son, Rick, on October 21, 2017.



Peggy worked hard at several different jobs and loved working with the public. She loved spending time with her family and attending church at Liberty Methodist Church.



She was preceded in death by son, Rick Wheeler; parents, Lewis and Evelyn Butts; sister, Betty Moore; and brother, Wesley Butts.



Peggy is survived by her husband of 49 years, Clifford “Sparky” Benton; daughters, Claudia Lewis of St. Albans and Kathy (Jimmy) Means of Charleston; sons, Paul Wheeler and Ivan “Mutt” (Joanna) Wheeler, both of Charleston and Randy Wheeler of South Charleston; daughter-in-law, Charlotte Wheeler of Chesapeake; siblings, Caroline Martin of Charleston, David and Roger Butts of Ohio and Ivan and Vincent Butts of Charleston; grandsons, Shawn (April) Means, Danny (Tenyah) Wheeler and John (Amanda) Jones; granddaughter, Misty (PJ) Johnson; great-granddaughters, Shawna Means, Breanna Johnson and Yasmeen Wheeler; and great-grandsons, Cole Means, Rick Tucker, Nathan and Jacob Wheeler and Dillion and Tyler Jones.



Peggy will be greatly missed by all the hearts she touched.



The funeral service will be held 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at Big Bottom Missionary Baptist Church, Campbells Creek, with the Rev. Fred Christian officiating. The burial will follow the service at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar.



A visitation for family and friends will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 and 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Big Bottom Missionary Baptist Church.

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October 24, 2017

Gladys Toothman

I am so sorry for your loss. Peggy was a great neighbor and friend to my mommy. She will be missed by many.

October 24, 2017

Carolyn Patrick

My heart goes out to each of you. Peggy was a wonderful person, who was loved by many. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Love and prayers to all of you.

October 24, 2017

Melissa (Missy) Burdette (Butts)

October 24, 2017

kita jones

Thoughts and prayers for your family

October 24, 2017

June Brown

I am so sorry for the loss of Peggy, every ones friend, a loving Mother, Grandmother and Wife. Her smiling face will be missed by all that new her. Prayers for all of you. Love June Brown

October 24, 2017

Betty Good

Peggy was loved by all. So sorry for your loss. Love all of you.

October 24, 2017

Wendy Armstrong

I'm so truly sorry and sadden to hear of Peggy's passing. I worked the past few elections with Peggy and had the pleasure of getting to know her. She was such a beautiful lady inside and out. She always talked about her family with so much love in her voice. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.

October 24, 2017

Melody Moss

The family of Margaret (Peggy) Benton I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. I know she will be missed and I know you oved her very much. Leo and Melody Moss and Matthew Loggins

October 24, 2017

Hanna Morris

So sorry to hear of the lose of a wonderful women, who had a kind, and caring heart and a giving nature. Sending my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to her family and all those that loved her.

October 24, 2017

Twila St.Clair

I am so sorry for your loss. Peggy was a wonderful lady and she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

October 24, 2017

Mary Ann Walker

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Hugs to you Kathy!

October 23, 2017

Carol Nolan (Jon's mother)

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So sorry for the loss of your beloved family member.

October 23, 2017

Evelyn Butts

Sending my condolences. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Some of my fondest memories are of visiting with Aunt Peggy and Uncle Sparky.

October 23, 2017

Brian Sarrett

The Sarrett's send their deepest sympathy and prayers to Peggy's family. Our hearts knows the pain of losing but rejoice knowing our loses are in the glorious presence of Christ Jesus.

October 23, 2017

Lynn Blaylock

Hey guys, I'm really sorry to hear about Peggy. She was a great lady. Sending love and prayers. Lynn Lykins Blaylock

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