Mildred Louise Gaddis Perkins Benton

Mildred Gaddis Perkins Benton age 81 was born November 4, 1931 and entered the gates of Heaven December 1, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was of the Baptist Faith. Preceeded in death by husband, Ted Benton, parents, John and Vesta Pittman Gaddis, brothers, John “Bud”, Charles “Scrap”, Glenn and Jimmy, sisters, Wilma “Sis” Houston, Christine “Tink” Galbrith. Survivors, son, Greg Perkins, step-son, Larry Benton, 2, grandchildren and 1 great grandson, brother and sister-in-law, David and Yvone Gaddis, sister and brother-in-law, Rosemary and Pete Davis, special niece, Teresa Moore, several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Asbury Place in Maryville. Service 7 pm Thursday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. family will receive friends 5 to 7 pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. Family and friends will meet 1045 am Saturday at Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens, Ga. for interment service at 11 am.