Kimberley L. Benton

September 11, 1969 - April 16, 2013
Kimberley L. Benton

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Kimberley Lewis Benton, 43 of Wilmington passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013.

She was born in Ontario, Canada on September 11, 1969. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Lewis, Sr.; sister, Kelly Lewis Dove; and two brothers, Frank Lewis and Kerry Lewis.

Kim is survived by her husband of 26 years, Alan Benton; one daughter, Ashley Benton; one son Max Benton and wife, Morgan Benton; step-daughter, Bobbie Benton; mother, Shirley Thompson Lewis; two sisters Karen Spencer (Rusty), and Kendra Aguilera (Martin); two brothers, Kurt Lewis (Kathy), and Kenny Lewis (Amy); brother-in-law Richard Dove, Sr. and sister-in-law Toni Lewis; along with many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Kim’s life-long passion of animals led her to own and operate K & K’s Pet Grooming in Wilmington for the past 15 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, being outdoors and horseback riding.

The family will see friends from 4 to 6 pm Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Wilmington Funeral Chapel where the funeral service will be held 11 am Monday, April 22, 2013. Burial will be in Sea Lawn Memorial Park in Hampstead.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Kimberley Benton Memorial Fund c/o of any Wells Fargo Bank to account # 3995087545.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S., 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • April 20, 2013
    Barbara & Peter Jurasik says:
    We are so very sorry to hear of Kim's passing. She took care of my dogs at the grooming parlor and was always kind and helpful and very sweet and thoughtful. It's heartbreaking for you to lose her at such a young age, and we want to send our loving thoughts to everyone in the family. We're Sending Our Heartfelt Sympathy to You

  • April 20, 2013
    Adam & Analicia Spencer says:
    We'll miss you Aunt Kim. Ashley & Max stay strong and lean on each other and other family members during this time. -Adam I never had the pleasure of meeting Kim, but I heard many wonderful stories from my MIL Karen. She will be dearly missed, & I give my condolences to the Lewis and Benton families. -Analicia

  • April 19, 2013
    misty ward says:
    Sweetie I am so sorry, if theres anything you need im here.

  • April 19, 2013
    Jessica Danzeisen says:
    She was a good friend of mine and I grew up with her! As I grew up I always admired Kim she was always so nice and treated me like one of her own! Since they moved in our rental trailer we have hung out so much and I really enjoyed being able to call her at 12 am and going horseback riding. She was amazing and I will miss her very much!

  • April 19, 2013
    Alisha Triplett says:
    My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I know this isn't easy; but God will help you through it. Ashley I love you girl, if there is ANYTHING I can do for you please let me know.