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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  • April 19, 2013
    Michael Lewis says:
    I am very sorry to hear the loss of my cousin Kim. Our last encounter was at my parent's 50th anniversary and I was so happy to spend time with Kim, Kendra and my aunt Shirley. Kim was full of life and was a pleasure to be around. I know that she loved her family and loved life. Kim enjoyed a good time and was very outgoing. I will always cherish the time that we spent together. My wife Lorei-an and I will continue to pray for the family during this difficult time.

  • April 19, 2013
    heather says:
    i am very sorry for your lost .... Kim was a very special lady ... I enjoyed being around her ... she will be missed

  • April 21, 2013
    Ken Lewis says:
    kimberley you will be missed by all of your loving Cousins in Toronto, your sudden Death has saddened us all. It wasn't that long ago we were all laughing together and reminiscing about the good ole day's we will miss you dearly and think of you often our prayer's and thought's are with Aunt Shirley Kendra Kurt Karen Kenny Love always Ken and Erica Kenny jr Kaitlyn Savanah Trista Lewis

  • April 21, 2013
    kathy,kurt,kassy lwis says:
    We love her and will miss here deeply.If there is anything u and max needs or just need to talk we r here. Love you

  • April 22, 2013
    Marie Johns-Wildt says:
    So very sorry to hear about Kim's passing. She was so young and had such a bright future. Prayers and thoughts are with all of the family.