Alison Rose Benton

Alison Kearley Benton, 46, died Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Heritage Hospice in Marietta, Georgia after a brief illness. Born in Marietta, she lived in the north Atlanta area the majority of her life. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Alice McDonald.

A devoted mother, Alison was very proud of her two boys. Filled with joy, laughter and a witty disposition, she wanted to help people in all walks of life. In her recent illness, she inspired others with her remarkable optimism, kindness and brave spirit. Alison was a lover of animals, often adopting from shelters.

Alison is survived by two sons, Zach Carter Benton and Robert Alan Benton, both of Woodstock, Ga, father and stepmother, Jerry and Nicki Kearley of Birmingham, Alabama, a brother, Andy Kearley (Lori) of Savannah, Ga and niece Anna Kearley of Kernersville, NC.

A private celebration of Alison’s life will be held January 15, 2022 at the Kearley Family Farm in south Alabama. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to www.curesarcoma.org or a charity of your choice.