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February 5, 2011

Elva “Butch” Benner, 91, formerly of Kingston, died Saturday, February 5, 2011, at the Lakeside Nursing Center, Dallas.

She was born in Kingston, a daughter of the late Archie and Verna Ruckel. Elva’s focus her entire life was her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Plick” Benner, who passed away in 1999.

She loved being Mom to her three children, Susan, Steven and Ellen; and Gram to her grandchildren, Stacey, Kelli, Michael, Elizabeth and Christopher. She also had several great-grandchildren.

Private funeral services were recently held at the convenience of the family. Interment was in Chapel Lawn Burial Park, Dallas.

Arrangements were by the William A. Reese Funeral Chapel, Plymouth.

Special thanks are offered to Elva’s extended family at Lakeside Nursing Center for the loving care they provided for her over the years, and eternal gratitude to Dr. Krishnakant Patel for his compassion and care.