Dawn Marie Benton
June 8, 1966 - June 18, 2025
Dawn Marie Benton, age 59, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Born in Wilmington, DE on June 8, 1966, she was the daughter of Joan E. (Guessford) Benton and the late George H. Benton, Jr. Dawn was a graduate of William Penn High School. She worked in banking for over twenty years until deciding to change her career. After attending Dawn Career Institute for medical coding and billing, Dawn switched careers again and found her career niche in the home healthcare field. She loved working with the elderly and physically challenged clients. Dawn will be missed by all she cared for along with her co-workers.
As a child, Dawn studied ballet, tap, and twirling at Miss Elva’s Dance Studio. She was also a Girl Scout in grade school and junior high school. Dawn loved to have fun with her friends and family. She also enjoyed traveling and visited many states with her parents. Dawn loved going to the beach and having fun in her mom’s pool in the summer. She was especially passionate about animals.
Dawn is survived by her mother, Joan E. Benton; brother, Charles “Chuck” Guessford (Mary); sister, Patricia Ann Fogg (Donald); niece, Jenna R. Guessford; and nephew, Charles R. “Chuck” Guessford, Jr. (Steph), and special friend Jaouad Moulo.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dawn’s memory to the ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, D.C. 20090-6929 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or online by clicking here.
Jaouad mouloud
Words can’t describe the pain and sorrow of missing Dawn Benton. She was loved and respected by everyone. She lit up every room with her energy and her smile, bringing joy to all around her. I feel so blessed to have known Dawn all these years. My heart is broken. I will never forget her — her memory will live on with me for the rest of my life
Diane Atley
My sincere condolences to the family of Dawn.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Diane Benson- Atley Class of 1984.
Sue J Weaver
Chucky and family, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Bette Crystal
So sorry for your loss, May Dawn be Resting in Peace with our Lord and Savior, and may God guide you through this difficult time! 🙏💔🙏💔🙏💔🙏💔
Patricia Anderson-Rice
Dawn, was such a sweet and honest soul. Her smile lit up a room and that laugh was so contagious. Although we will miss her Earthly presence; we must remember she is in Heaven with other family and friends who have passed. Rest well my friend…
Paula McHugh
We grew up in Jefferson Farms . I remember our middle school and high school years! My sincere condolences to Dawn’s family. Gone way too soon. Class of ‘1984″
Wendy Coryell
I enjoyed working with Dawn many years ago at First USA Bank – she was a nice person with a ready smile and I am sorry for your loss.
Nadene west
Thoughts and prayers to you Joan and Chucky and Patricia and families. So very sorry for your loss. Dawn will be missed.
GINGER FARROW
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR PASSING…I KNEW YOUR PARENTS GEORGE SEARCHED FOR HIS AMERICAN TRIBAL TRIBE JOAN WORKED AT DEL ST HOSP. ALWAYS PASSED THEM AT DR PAPAS…..OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO JOAN AND YOUR FAMILY FROM THE WPHS ALUMNI ASSOC.
Julie Hook
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Dawn was a kind and caring soul. I am honored to have known and worked with her.
Jim and Liz Clineff
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.