Christine Elise Benton, 67, of Wauchula, Fl. passed away on Monday, December 26, 2020 in Wauchula, Fl. She was born on March 13, 1953 in Wauchula, Fl. Christine was resident of Hardee county for most of her life before moving to Stuart Fl. ten years ago. She spent her time caring for her family as a home maker; Christine was preceded in death by her father Jay R. Tilyou and her Husband Larry Benton along with her son James Gilliard. Christine is survived by her Mother, Mary Cutchen; one daughter, Leslie Thompson (Paul) of Plant City, one sister, Yvonne Allen (Larry) of Fort Myers; one brother, Jay R. Tilyou Jr of Frostproof; daughter in law Michelle Gilliard of Stuart, Fl. along with six grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.