Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Jean Benton, 78 of West Monroe, La, will be held at 3:00 PM on August 16, 2017 at Luna Assembly of God Church in West Monroe, La. Officiating the service will be John Martin Williams and Pastor Joel Brackett. Visitation will be held at 1:30 P.M. until time of service. Interment will follow at Luna Assembly of God Cemetery in West Monroe, La under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.Betty was born on March 4, 1939, and went to her heavenly home on August 14, 2017. She is preceded in death by her mother, Fannie Mae Daniel; husband, J.W. Benton; infant son, Wesley Benton; brother, Troy Daniel and grandson, Christopher Johnson. Betty was a lifelong member of Luna Assembly of God Church. Her time on earth was spent caring for and loving her family and friends; included in this was an extended family of patients that she sat for throughout the years. The family would like to thank the staff at Christus St. Joseph Home, Hall 2 North, and Louisiana Hospice Care for their love, devotion, and guidance during the length of her illness. Mrs. Benton is survived by her daughter, Debbie Ryals and husband Billy of Sikes, La; son, Johnny Benton of West Monroe, La; grandsons, Danny Johnson and wife Tara of West Monroe, La; Jody Johnson and wife Sheila of Dallas, Tx; Wesley Benton of West Monroe, La; sisters Ann Averitte and husband Billy Jack of West Monroe, La; Doris Hodnett and husband Gerald of West Monroe, La; five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Brandon Hodnett, Joey Hodnett, Danny Johnson, Jody Johnson, Seth Johnson, and Edward Wheat.