Lisa C. Benton, 58, of Morganton, NC, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Born in Burke County, NC on May 5, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Clara Smith Benton.
Lisa was of the Baptist Faith. She worked as a registered nurse at UNC Health Caldwell for 28 years. She lived for making memories with her grandchildren. Lisa fought a courageous battle with cancer for 13 years and still managed to work.
She is survived by her son, Jason McClellan (Joy); daughter, Leah Ligatti (Philip); grandchildren, Rachel, Jaelyn, Kinah, and Peytyn Ligatti; a bonus grandson, Bentley Watts; brothers, Len Benton (Katrina), Barry Benton, Randy Benton, and Larry Wilson (Sherry); sister, Dedra Thielen (Patrick); and lots of friends.
In addition to her mother, Lisa was preceded in death by a sister, Terry Richardson; sister-in-law, Teresa Benton; and niece and nephew, Amy Biggerstaff and Johnathon Biggerstaff.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday, October 4, 2024 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Danny Castle officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Lisa IS an amazing wonderful woman of the Lord, I worked with her at UNC as a nurse friend. I know that she is with the Lord and I WILL see her beautiful smile again. She Is a courageous woman, a fighter for what she believes in ,she is funny, And a wonderful nurse. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family that is left behind. May the Lord comfort you during this time. 🙏May those who love her so deeply see the importance of accepting Jesus Christ as their savior so they can see her again. God bless all of her family and friends .Until we meet again, Lisa I sure Love you 💞💞💞💞💞
Lisa was a great nurse and such a sweet person. Always positive and hopeful, an inspiration. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. She is missed dearly!
To my dear friend and coworker. I will never forget you and I miss you so much! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers! See you in heaven one day! We will do breathing exercises together! Love Sheila Brown
She gave to everyone she touched with a beautiful smile. Such a profound loss of an awesome nurse, a wonderful coworker, and an amazing person. She will be missed by so many.
Lisa was best nurse and friend anyone could ask for it, a strong warrior and i was blessed to have known her i loved having her as a friend co worker and teacher and to hear her talk about her babies heaven has a wonderful new angel
I’m so sorry for your loss, my mother Mary Hall worked with her at the hospital and I got to know her and she was a great woman. I’ll be praying for each of y’all.
I rember working with Lisa as a baby nurse, she taught compassion and love with her care. She will be truly missed.
Lisa was such a good friend & a coworker. We had many laughs taking care of our patients. Miss you Lisa.
So sorry to hear of Lisa’s passing. I worked with her at the daycare at Glen Alpine School many years ago while she was going to WPCC to earn her degree in nursing. She was a super sweet person. Always a joy to be around.
I worked with Lisa at the hospita for several years! Lisa was always smiling and always good to her patients and staff! She is going to be greatly missed!