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 Belle Smith Abernathy.
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., Sunday, September 29, 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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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!
Lisa is Rejoicing in heaven with our Lord. Lisa was a wonderful help to me both while working with her and as a confidant. Much love and prayer to her family in this time.
Jason and Leah I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Angie M Clay
I loved working with Lisa for a lot of years. She always had a smile on her face and kindness in her heart. Heaven truly has received a special angel. God bless you all.