Eunice Marie Benton

Eunice Marie Benton of Euless, formerly of Idalou, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2013. She was born July 23, 1915 to Sid and Dora Tipton in Loves Valley, Oklahoma. Eunice married Odie Blakemore in March of 1933 until his death in April of 1934. She then married Johnie Benton on Christmas Eve, 1939 in Madill, Oklahoma. The family moved to Idalou in 1952 where Eunice was a homemaker.  She was a wonderful and giving friend.  She always had a kind word and deed for those in need.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Sara Blakemore of Mineola; daughters, Dixie Lanehart and Elaine Benton both of Hurst; son, J. T. Benton and wife Kathryn of Marble Falls; five grandchildren; ten great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Eunice was preceded in death by her husband Johnie and son, Clay Blakemore.

The family will receive friends 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Combest Family Memorial Chapel in Idalou. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Combest Family Memorial Chapel with interment to follow at Idalou Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the charity of your choice.

Please celebrate the life of Eunice by visiting www.combestfamilyfuneralhomes.com