Judith Benton

Judith Lynn (Adams) Benton
January 18, 1947 – November 22, 2024 (Age 77)

Judith Lynn (Adams) Benton was born on January 18, 1947 in Cheboygan, Michigan.

The daughter of George L Adams and Bernadette (Cadieux) Adams. She married Gerald D. Benton Sr. on May 23, 1970 in Lansing, Michigan. Later, moving back to her hometown of Cheboygan. Judy started her career working part-time with her mother as a cook at the Cheboygan Area High School. She later worked full-time at Black River School as a cook. Working there for 25 years until the school closed. After the closing of Black River, she transferred to West Elementary where after working another 10 years, retired. Judy also worked summer months at Camp Walden and the University of Michigan Biological Camp (Bug Camp). Judy worked in the food service industry for 35 years, feeding thousands of children in the Cheboygan area. Judy’s passion for cooking was something everyone loved about her. She never wanted to see a child hungry, always asking them if they wanted seconds. Judy enjoyed attending school sporting events along with going to bingo, in her spare time.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Bernadette, along with brothers, George (Butch) and Fred (Babe) Adams. Along with several aunts and uncles.

Judy is survived by her husband of 54 years Gerald D Benton Sr. Her children; son Gerald (JD) D Benton II, daughters Jodi (Gerald Jr) Boardman, Jan (Jonathan) Rupp, and stepdaughter Kelly Benton. Extended family, Aunts Faye Johnson and Phyllis LaRocque. Grandchildren; Nicholas, Gerald (Jerry) III, Alexandra (Lexie), Tyler, Zachary, Cloee, Kacy, Ashley, and Miranda. Along with several great-grandchildren and cousins. And her faithful companion dog Moose.

Judy was a proud member and elder of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

Friends may visit at St Mary / St Charles Catholic Church on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from 10am through time of her memorial service at 11am with Fr Duane Wachowiak officiating.

Inurnment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers or donations, please consider supporting the Cheboygan Sports Boosters in her memory.