Cynthia J. Bentley

September 22, 1952 – February 25, 2010

"Mom" Cyndi , passed comfortably in her home on February 25th 2010, she was

57. She gave to and was so loved by many. Her love blessed us all. We are so much richer for her wisdom, life and love. We miss her and will always carry her in our hearts.

Cyndi was born on September 22, 1952 in Beaver, West Virginia to Ashton Von and Helen (Greene) Lilly.

On February 7, 1986 Cyndi married Thomas Bentley in Lawton, OK, He survives. Cyndi was an administrative secretary and was one of the first women to hold a position in the Elks Club.

Cyndi’s interests were family, doing for others, cooking, gardening, cruising, photography, fine dining and arts.

Family and friends will always remember Cyndi saying “The most important thing in life is love, without love there is nothing.” and “The greatest rewards come from giving.”

Cyndi leaves behind her husband Thomas Bentley of Grand Junction; sons: Kenneth R. Bentley of Oklahoma City, OK; Michael A. Gresham of Grand Junction, CO; William Bentley of Edmond, OK; Matt Grise of Denver, CO; David R. Gresham

of Grand Junction, CO; and Thomas Samuel Bentley III of Edmond, OK. Other survivors include three brothers: Howard K. Lilly of Glen, WV; Von T. Lilly of Riverside, CA; Charles "Buddy" Lilly of Zuni, Virginia; four sisters: Margaret Sue Martin of Columbia, SC; Nancy Chinnock of Rockville, MD; Judee of Rockville, MD; and Rebecca V. Ashton of Frederick, MD.

She was preceeded in death by her parents, a brother; Milburn Eugene Lilly and a sister; Patricia Ann "Patty" Lilly-Burleson.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Martin Mortuary. A visitation time will be held from 5:30 – 8:00 PM, Monday, March 1, 2010 at the mortuary.

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