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Julia Benton Obituary

Julia Kay Benton

March 10, 2025

With broken hearts we share the passing of our beloved mamaw, Julia Kay Benton, known to everyone who loved her as "Lovely." She left this world on Monday, March 10, 2025, but her love, light, and beauty will continue to shine in our hearts.

The family will receive friends 5:00 pm-7:00 pm, Friday, March 14, 2025, at Christian-Sells Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 pm in the chapel with Rev. Bob Simpson. Graveside service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Benton's Cemetery. The Pallbearers will be Hunter Lawson, Logan Lawson, Shawn Hall, Caydon Black, Gary Matthews, Doyle McMurray, Randall Benton. Honorary pallbearers Gail McMurray, Mike McMurray, Neal McMurray, Gene Matthews, Conner Collins, and Lonnie Matthews. We will receive friends anytime at the home of Shawn and Amanda Hall. Online condolences may be sent at www.christiansells.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News from Mar. 11 to Mar. 13, 2025.

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Christian-Sells Funeral Home.

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Mar

14

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Christian-Sells Funeral Home

TN

Mar

15

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Benton's Cemetery

TN

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1520 E Main Street PO Box 775, Rogersville, TN 37857

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