Joan Atwater Benton

Obituary For Joan Atwater Benton

As the sun rose early Saturday morning on April 15, 2023, God summoned a chariot of Angels to escort his faithful servant to her heavenly home. Joan Atwater Benton departed this life peacefully after enduring a lengthy illness.She was born on January 6, 1942, to the late Clyde and Catherine Mims Atwater. She was their first child and remained a joy to them until they passed away. Her maternal grandmother, the late Sarah Hicks Mims assisted in developing Joan's fine qualities as a responsible adult and parent. The love of her life, husband Robert Benton proposed, married, and relocated her from the Mims family farm to Newark, New Jersey.Growing up on the Mims farm with 19 cousins, 3 aunts, and 3 uncles gave her a strong sense of family value. Joan demonstrated that value throughout her life by visiting the sick, feeding the hungry, and helping others when possible. She was known for sending cards on every occasion.As a child, Joan was taught strong Christian principles in her grandparents' church. She continued her Christian training as a member of the Greater New Sweet Springs Church pastored by her cousin, Rev. Dr. Jessie Mims. She was an active member who served on Pastors' Aid Board, Missionary Board, Senior Ministry Board, and a Church Mother. Her work as a faithful disciple was done with a smile despite her pain and she was actively involved in Bible Study Classes.Joan graduated from Fuquay Consolidated High School. While living in Newark, New Jersey she continued her academic growth at Essex County College. She retired from Aetna Insurance Company, Newark New Jersey, and worked several more years for Target Stores, No. Car.The Benton family moved to Charlotte, NC from Newark, New Jersey to live near their families. Once her husband Robert Benton passed away, her children became adults and her declining medical journey began, Joan moved to Apex, NC.Joan's immediate family the late Robert Benton, Daughters Avis Camilla Ford; Iris Benton (Deceased); Granddaughter: LaShanda Benton and Grandson: Cameron Ford, UAF all of Charlotte, NC. She cherished each of them shown by her ongoing love and support!Galinda A. Joyner, Beloved sister, and caretakerAmon Atwater, Supportive Brother, and advisor (Geraldine, Deceased); Charles Atwater (Deceased); Gladys Mims Ross(Eugene), sister-cousin and fill-in mother; Three nephews; Jerrell Joyner (Crystal), Carlos, and Henderson; Three nieces; Annette, Andrea, and Felicia, several great nieces and nephews. A huge multitude of loving friends and relatives nationwide. She was very diligent in maintaining family ties by communicating with the Mims, Taylor, Hicks, and Benton relatives on a regular basis. Her longtime girlfriend, Valerie Roundtree, Edgewood, MD was at the top of her list, and they spoke daily for many years.The unending caretaking love and support by her sister, Galinda Joyner, provided Joan with ongoing social outings, church attendance, medical support, vacations, and family visits. All of this was done with peace and comfort throughout her illness. They enjoyed a special bond of sisterhood!Joan Atwater Benton was a kind and quiet-mannered person but stayed strong in her convictions! She showed her loved and was loved by many. She will certainly be missed by all who met and knew her. Most of all, she performed 81 years of Christian deeds that leaves us with positive remembrances of her amazing lifestyle!Lovingly prepared by: Sister-cousin Gladys Ross, Culver City, California (April 15, 2023)

Wake: 1:00 - 2:00 pm Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Funeral will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Burial: Holly Springs City Cemetery in Holly Springs, NC.

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