Twilla Verlenchia Gilton
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Twilla Verlenchia Gilton

of Benton, AR

February 21, 1921 - June 13, 2015

Twilla Davis Gilton, age 94, of Benton, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 5:15 p.m. She was born February 21, 1921 in Myrtle, Mississippi to the late Virgil and Roella Davis. She was previously a member of Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Springfield, AR. She loved gardening and her flowers, especially her roses and peonies. She also enjoyed watching gospel singing every Saturday night. Her family was her world.

Before moving to Benton, she worked numerous jobs from the cotton mill in Morrilton to the boat factory before finally obtaining her nursing license. After retiring from Kellwood Company, she began providing home health care. She carried this natural care giving ability throughout her senior years, as she cared for many family members and neighbors. Those neighbors cared just as deeply for her as she did them in the Whispering Pines Community of Benton, where she lived for over thirty years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, Bill Gilton; one son, Leland Ray Gilton; one granddaughter, Carla Gilton McCoy; five brothers, Joy, Norman, Kendrick, Elwood, and infant, Donald Davis; one sister, Nadine Davis Jordan; two son-in-laws, Virgil Green and David Parker, and three daughter-in-laws, Betty, Beverly, and Leola Gilton.

Survivors include one daughter, Linda Green of Benton; two granddaughters, Cyndie Gilton (D. Blakley) of Haskell and Stephanie Parker (Mike) of Malvern; two grandsons, Terry Gilton (Kathleen) of Idaho and Michael Gilton (Blue) of Texas; two great-granddaughters, Ashley Osburn (D.J. Lester) of Benton and Teresa Parker of Malvern; great-grandsons, Thomas Gilton of Texas and Davis and Carter Gilton all of Idaho; great-great-granddaughter, Aimsleigh Osburn of Benton; numerous nieces and nephews, and many long time friends.

The family will hold an graveside inurnment service at 11:30 a.m. June, 20, 2015 at Springfield Cemetery in Springfield, AR.

Cremation arrangements under the direction of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047).

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Christine Mitchell
Lincoln City, OR
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

We are all so thankful to have been able to spend some time with Twilla in Sept. 2014. We love you so much and I will miss our phone talks. You are one in a million that will be missed by all that knew & loved you. Linda & family, we love you. Please take comfort knowing she is no longer in pain & will always be watching over us. We love you all and are praying for you.
Chris, Bobbie, Pam, Amy, & families.

Bobbie
Lincoln City, OR
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

God Bless You All..

She is with her heavenly family now and has no more pain.. I loved her so much, she will always be in my heart. I will keep you all in my prayers. Love always. Bobbie

Cindy Launius
Sparkman,
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will miss her and that smile. Love you all.

patricia and tom peterson
benton, AR
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Monday, June 15, 2015

sorry to hear about Mrs Twilla she was such a great person,when i went for a walk i would stop and talk to her when she was sitting outside ,she would tell me about her flowers .she was a great person ,god is taking care of her now ,god bless her family

Katie N Love
Benton, AR
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Sunday, June 14, 2015

My heart is saddened for the loss of this beautiful sweetest lady I have ever know. My prayers are with the whole family. Love ya'll all lots.