Carolyn Elizabeth Mullis Benton, 76, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016. She was born May 6, 1939 in Union County, daughter to the late Winferd Ray & Saddie Austin Mullis. She is also preceded in death by her husband Amos Benton and a brother Buddy A. Mullis. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Shiloh Advent Christian Church, 3601 Sikes Mill Road, Monroe, NC 28112. Burial will follow in the church cemetery Mrs. Benton is survived by two sons, Jerry Wayne Benton, wife Tammy, Terry Lane Benton, Wife Greta, a daughter Amy B. Alexander, husband Gene, all of Monroe, eight grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday, May 2, 2016 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe NC 28112. Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region 1420 East 7th Street Charlotte, NC 28204. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com