The bright shining star that was Terri Benton passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 16th, 2021. She was a gift to us all as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend.
She leaves behind her loving husband, Rob Benton; her beautiful children, Emling and Robert (RH) Benton; her adoring mother, Pat Brewer; her devoted sister, Denise Brewer; as well as her family in Ohio and Michigan that include her grandmother, Ida Emling, and her aunts, uncle, and cousins. She also leaves behind her step family, Doug Brewer in California, and in Houston, Ron Brewer, Linda Brewer, and their sons, Mark and Michael Brewer and their families. She was preceded in death by her fathers, Walter Stromski and Robert Brewer; her grandfather, Eugene Emling; her Aunt Betty and Uncle Bob; also by her mother-in-law, Barbara Hamilton Benton.
Terri was born on January 28th, 1969, was graduated from Charlotte Catholic and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She continued to love the Heels her whole life. Go Heels!
Terri lived her life to the fullest. Her happy place was first and foremost with her family and friends. She loved the beach, the mountains, and the islands, where she went every chance she was given, hopefully, catching some live music.
She was loved by her friends, too many to count, and considered each one a part of her family. Terri was the strongest, most amazing fighter we have ever known.
A celebration of her life with be held in the chapel of McEwen Funeral Home @ Myers Park, 500 Providence Rd., Charlotte, on Wednesday, April 21st at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Carolina Breast Friends, where Terri was a founding member.
https://www.carolinabreastfriends.org/show-your-support/contribute/
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