Hila Lee

Benton

Hila Lee Benton, 79, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Born in Paintsville KY , she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Hinkle and the late Juanita Potter Hinkle.

Hila was a member of College Park Baptist Church. She loved her dogs and in her younger years, she enjoyed dancing and beach music.

Surviving are her daughter, Branda Hayes Fannin (Jimmy); sister, Kathy Deskins (Herbert "Bill"); aunt, Donna Hubbard; Grandchildren, Hila Kassandra Faye Fannin, Joshua Lee Fannin; great-grandchildren, Laydon and Layla; a nephew, nieces, and cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Kenny Benton, Chesley Kennedy, and Charles Hayes.

A memorial service to honor her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at College Park Baptist Church. The directors of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home are caring for the family.