Claire M. Benton

Mrs. Claire M. Benton, age 87, of Murray, Kentucky, died Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at her home.
Mrs. Benton was born March 25, 1929 in Potts Camp, Mississippi, to the late Samuel Franklin and Eva Mae Brownlee McCauley. She was a former Executive Secretary and Office Manager for the President of the Holiday Inn of America. Mrs. Benton worked for thirty plus years for the Murray State University Athletic Department in various capacities. She was inducted into the Hall of Distinction at Murray State University in February of 2016. She was an active member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church since 1968.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Benton is preceded in death by her husband Jack Benton, sister, Sandra King, two grandsons Joshua Benton Adams and Justus Bradley Benton.
Mrs. Benton is survived by one daughter, JoBeth Ticknor and husband Bill of Murray, KY, two sons, Larry Benton and David Benton of Murray, KY, one sister, Doris Fernandez of Memphis, TN, twelve grandchildren, Jason Adams, Jeremy Ticknor, Shane Ticknor, Jason Ticknor, Joseph Benton, Jordan Benton, John David Benton, Kristen Thorne, Anthony Schneider, Mandy Garcia, Caleb Ticknor, Mackenzie Ticknor, eight great grandchildren, Eliana Claire Ragovin- Benton, Julian Adams, Jadyn Claire Adams, Quincy and Kendrick Thorne, and Gavin Holt.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2016 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Chad Foster officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 1-3 p.m., at the Church. Burial will follow in the Murray City Cemetery. Visitation will also be held from 3-8 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
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