Ellen Jean (Fannin) Benton

Ellen Jean (Fannin) Benton, 69, of West Point, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at Care Inn in La Grange. Ellen was born in Arlington on Aug. 21, 1946 the daughter of Harvey and Ollie Mae (Redmann) Fannin. She married David Alec Benton on Feb. 14, 1979, in Wortham. She worked as an LVN and OB nurse for the community. Ellen was a charter member of Second Baptist Church and actively served as a Sunday School teacher, and Bible school and teen organization leader. She enjoyed attending her church and spending time with family. She is survived by daughter, Tammy Hearitige and husband Tim of West Point; daughter, Teresa Strong of La Grange; son, D. J. Strong of Georgetown; sister, Vivian Hammonds of Burleson; grandchildren: Amanda Mings and husband, Colton; Chad Hearitige and wife, Logan; Melanie and Stephanie Hearitige; Emily, Jacob and Becky Strong; Ethan, Molly and Cade Strong; and great grandchildren: Haygen Murphy; Cameron Strong; and Jaxon Hearitige. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sons, Jimmy Strong, Jr. and Bobby Strong; and sister, Clydale Threlkeld. Memorial Services will be held at Second Baptist Church in La Grange, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Combined Community Action- Meals on Wheels, 275 S. Ellinger Road, La Grange, Texas 78945. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange is in charge of arrangements.