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GATESVILLE – Lois Ann Perkins Benton, 85, of 225 Perkins Road, Gatesville, passed on to be with her Heavenly Father at ECU Health Chowan Hospital on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Lois Ann was born in Gatesville on August 26, 1937 and was the eldest daughter of Lewis and Clarissa Perkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Benton; and her brothers, Lewis, Jr. and Charlie Perkins.

Lois Ann will be best remembered for being the loving mother of four children, a doting grandmother, and a caring and devoted wife. She saw to it that all of her family were well cared for, loved without reservation and “brought up right!” A faithful and active member of Zion United Methodist Church, she attended regularly as long as her health allowed. Even when she was unable to attend, she read the bulletin every Sunday and listened to the recorded services that were delivered to her home.

Surviving are daughters, Debbie Shirley (Rodney) of Edenton, Jean Benton (Les) of Gatesville, and Jeanette Hart (Dennis) of Tarboro; a son, Warren Benton (Andrea) of Morehead City; grandchildren, Tyler Shirley (Tho), Ben Shirley (Kathy), Taylor Hart, Wesley Hart (Kacie), Lance Benton (Samantha), and Michaila Daniel (Peter); a great-grandson, Luke Shirley; her sister, Polly Butler (Ken); and sister-in-law, Sandy Perkins.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 8th, at 2:00 p.m. in Zion United Methodist Church and will be conducted by the Rev. Elizabeth Villegas and the Rev. Walter Johnston. The burial will follow in the Perkins Family Cemetery at the home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion United Methodist Church, in care of Linda Hudgins, 1872 NC 37 South, Hobbsville, NC 27946.

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Wanda Knight for her loving care and friendship to Lois Ann over the past year.

Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main Street, Gatesville, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.