Christine Gillam Benton

Christine Louise Gillam Benton, formerly of Ironton, MO passed away January 3, 2014 in Fredericktown, MO at the age of 75 years. She was born December 3 1938 in Bismarck, MO the daughter of Grandvil and Hilda (Farris) Clinton. Christine is survived by her children; Donna Laws of North Carolina, Tina Crismon of St. Louis, MO, Eva Loveless of Pevely, MO, Julie Hurst of Belleview, MO, Tammy Yeargain of Ironton, MO, Douglas Laws of North Carolina, Terry Laws of North Carolina, and Christopher Gillam of St. Louis, MO. In addition to her children, Christine is survived by her brother, Paul Clinton, of Illinois, Clara Dennison of Festus, MO, and Hilda Richardson of Fenton, MO, a brother-in-law, Clinton Jenkins of Belleview, MO, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Christine was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.