Effie Benton nee Thompson of Belle passed away, Thursday, May 14, 2009 in St. Clair.

Mrs. Benton daughter of the late Vernie Thompson and wife Rose nee Shockley was born June 21, 1923 in Maries County, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernie and Rose Thompson; her husband, Charles Benton; one son, Gordon Benton; one brother, Ralph Thompson; five sisters, Cora Thompson, Elsie Thompson, Mollie Shanks, Ethel Baxter and Ester Jett.

Mrs.Benton is survived by two grandsons, Curtis Benton and wife Melissa of Franklin, Tennessee and Gregory Benton (Melody) of St. Clair; one granddaughter, Connie Benton; niece, Sharon Singleton and husband Ronnie of Union; other relatives and many friends.