Mattie Cunningham Benton

November 6, 1925 - June 29, 2020

Mrs. Mattie Cunningham Benton, age 94 of Dothan, AL (formerly of Douglas, GA) passed away Monday morning, June 29, 2020 at Extendicare Nursing Care in Dothan following an extended illness. Mrs. Benton is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Travis Adkison of Dothan, AL and a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Debra Benton of Glennville, GA 3 Grandchildren: Leslie and Dwight Standridge, April Adams and Trent and Robin Adkison 2 Great-Granddaughters: Abra Adams and Dalice Adkison. In addition, Mrs. Benton is survived by several sisters, a brother and numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from noon until 2:00 PM at Family First Funeral Care in Dothan, AL. On Thursday, July 2, 2020, the family received friends from noon until 1:00 PM at Ricketson Funeral Home in Douglas, GA with a graveside service and Interment following at 1:30 PM in Douglas City Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service: Terry Benton, Dwight Standridge, Trent Adkison, Travis Adkison Family First Funeral Care was in charge of the Dothan, AL arrangements Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.