With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Freda Sue (Dial) Benton of Midland, Texas, who passed away on August 31, 2025 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Allen and Susie Bell Dial; and her brother Keith Dial. She is survived by: her husband Frank Benton; her sons, Greg (Mary Anne Benton) of Midland and Todd (Tish Benton) of Sanger, CA; her grandchildren, Katie (Drew Winston) of Dallas, TX and JD; and her great grandchildren, Ella Winston, Genevieve, Michelle Benton, Graham Winston and Hugh Benton. She is also survived by several nephews and nieces from both sides of her family; many old friends.
In lieu of flowers, Freda would certainly love for you to make a memorial donation to either of her two favorite charities: the Midland College PEO Memorial Scholarship Fund, which Freda helped establish (send checks to: MC Foundation 3600 N. Garfield Midland, TX 79705 – with memo PEO Scholarship) or the Wounded Warriors Project.