Opal Benton Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Opal Benton of Islandton, South Carolina, whose life came to an end on February 25, 2026 at the age of 52, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Opal Benton or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her father Wendell "Wendy" Benton; her sister Brooke Goodwin; and her grandparents, Franklin "Bunky", Catherine Smoak Varnadoe, Clifton and Edna Nettles Benton.
She is survived by: her mother Teresa Hatchell; her daughter River Peters; her brother Trent Benton; her stepsiblings, Trent Jones (Monica) and Lexie Hiers (Bryan); her stepmother Debbie Benton; her nieces and nephews, Cody Lane Goodwin (Courtney), William Tyler Goodwin, Banks Benton, Qaun Goodwin, Monte Goodwin and Steven Hart; and her aunts and uncles, Harold Hatchell, Wanda H. Ackerman, DeLano V. Halter (Mike), LaCrissa V. Stone (William), Sherrie V. White (Jimmy), Michael Varnadoe (Elizabeth) and Frankie M. Varnadoe (Cindy). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins.
