Dorothea Mae Benton Obituary
Dorothea Mae Benton (Powhatan, Virginia) passed away on September 3, 2026. Dorothea, born on September 9, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothea Mae Benton to show support.
Dorothea will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Dorothea will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Dorothea’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Kenneth; her children, Nicholas, Olivia (Sophia) and Mother Gloria (Gerry); her brother John; her nephew Aiden; her niece Makayla; and her mother Gloria.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home (3215 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 23139). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
