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 am so sorry to hear about Lisa. She was a wonderful loving caring person. She loved her family more than herself and was a great nurse. Your family is and will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and love 💕
Lisa was an absolute joy to be around. I remember the first day I met her 10 years ago on the floor at the hospital . She was so kind to her patients and anyone she met. She will be truly missed!
Prayers for Jason,Joy Leah and the grandchildren.May Gods grace surround you each day and sustain you through this difficult time.
I love you my dear baby sister always and forever
You have fought a hard battle my friend....Georgia blevins,rn
I worked with Lisa for years and she was so sweet and precious and a great friend. She loved her family and her grandbabies where her life She loved her Lord. She sure will be missed but not forgotten. Praying for her family. Love Always Lisa til we meet again