Kathleen P. Benton

August 16, 2015 Mrs. Kathleen "Kat" Painter Benton, age 83, widow of Kenneth Benton of 121 College St., Union, SC., passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Benton was born in Union, SC., the daughter of the late Monroe Lawson Painter and Dottie Mae Tessinear Painter. She worked at Union Mill, Milken plant and Conso Products. Surviving are a daughter: Tammy Petrea and husband, Kent of NC; two sons: Jerry "Butch" Benton and wife, Rhonda and Wayne Benton all of Union; ten grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; a sister Nuddie Mae Blackwell of Gaffney; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Benton was predeceased by two sons, two brothers and one sister. Graveside services will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Rosemont Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Scott Cobb. Visitation will be held after 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 19, 2015 at Mrs. Benton's home, 121 College St., Union. The family is at the home.