Rosemary Benton

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Rosemary Benton, 80, of Marble Hill, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at Woodland Hills in Marble Hill.

She was born April 30, 1940, in Grassy, Missouri, the daughter of Yano and Ruth I Robbins Militti.

For many years she worked as the receptionist/office manager of Chemical LCI, LTD in Missouri and Florida. She loved to ride horses, read and travel.

She is survived by her children, Desiree Trousdale of Jackson, Doug (Diane) Meyer of St. Charles, Missouri, Jim Densmore and Daniel Basile; brother, Jeff Militti; grandchildren, Jason, Donnie, Morgan, Kyle, Jesse, Steiger and Geanna; five great grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and a son.

A graveside memorial service will be held Wednesday, at Grassy Friendship Cemetery near Glen Allen, Missouri. Service will begin at 11a.m. with her brother, Rev. Jeff Militti officiating.

Hutchings Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.