Anna Ruth Benton

Anna Ruth Willis Benton, 88, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born in Ewing, VA on March 16, 1926, a daughter of the late Walter and Sarah Lynn Grabell Willis. She had been a teacher in the public school system for many years. Everyone called Ruth by the name of 'Nana', she had a special way with people and was loved and remembered by many who knew her. Ruth was a lady and 'a lady always knows when to leave.' In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her long time partner, Ray Brown and a brother, Winston Willis. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah L. Sutton and partner, Dorothy Rose; grandchildren, Joshua Sutton, Jordan Sutton and Paige Coffey; great-grandchildren, Chloe' Coffey; Alex and Allen Sheckles; Lily and Lyla Sutton, a friend by her side, Ruby Rose and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Following Ruth's request, she was cremated at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Pineville. Graveside services will be held in Manassas, Virginia at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Arnett & Steele Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Pineville, is honored to serve the family of Anna Ruth Benton. Light a virtual candle and sign the guest register at www.arnettsteele.com.