The beloved daughter of Richard Sr. and Jeanie Benton, Tamela was born on March 25, 1979. Tamela was a graduate of Amos P. Godby High School and earned a degree from the Southern Regional Technical College. She was employed as a Clinic Director for Boxton Cares, Inc.
Tamela's greatest accomplishments in life, were her two beautiful daughters, Kira Benton and Hayden LeSuer. It brought her immense joy to be their mother.
Tamela loved to shop, cook decorate for the holidays and hosting events. She had a heart of gold and loved her family deeply. Because of her caring nature, she was loved by people, both near and far.
Tamela was preceded in death by her grandfather, Charlie Abbott; her uncle, MacArthur Kelly and her aunt, Belinda Kelly.
She is survived by her daughters, Kira Benton and Hayden LeSuer; her parents, Richard Sr. and Jeanie Benton and her brother, Richard Benton Jr.
A Service of Celebration in Tamela's honor will be held at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, 700 Timberlane Road, Tallahassee, Florida, on October 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
