Rilla Maxine Bentley

Mrs. Rilla (Maxine) Bentley (née Bush) passed peacefully at her home in the early hours of August 19, 2019 in Pensacola, FL at the age of 80. Maxine was born on March 25th, 1939 in Georgiana, AL to Adell & Otis Bush. She was one of thirteen (13) children. She married Alfred (Tot) Bentley in 1956. Over a period of time, the couple welcomed two (2) children into their home, Belinda & Mickey Bentley. Her children will remember her as a kind, gentle mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals in life. She retired from Kmart after twenty years (20) of dedicated service; though her favorite occupation was always being a mother and a “granny”. She was a generous & loving individual who praised her family with great passion. She will always be remembered as her family’s “biggest fan”. She celebrated them at every turn and was always present in their lives. She enjoyed arts & crafts; and had a talent for capturing the events of her family’s lives in scrapbook form, which will be cherished forever. Admittedly, she also had an affinity for “Coca-Cola Icees” & her favorite Pepsi cup. She also enjoyed decorating and dressing for all holidays and seasons; her home was always a beautiful sight during holiday seasons. Maxine is survived in life by her; children, Belinda & Mickey Bentley; siblings, Margaret Braden, Marion Newsome, Pauline Szabo, Brenda Gruenewald, Gene Bush, Wendal Bush; grandchildren, Alicia Bentley, Alexis Bentley, Brett Bentley, Justin Gorum, Ronnie Respondek, Luke Respondek; great grandchildren, Aubree Gorum. She was preceded in death by her loving husband; Alfred (Tot) Bentley; parents, Adell & Otis Bush; siblings, Ethel Hall, Albert Bush, Ollie Ray Bush, Wilburn Bush, Arthur Bush, W.M. Bush. Her funeral service will be held at Noon on Friday, August 23rd, 2019 at Faith Chapel North in Pensacola, FL. Family is invited for visitation from 11:00 am to Noon. She will be laid to rest with her late husband, Alfred (Tot) Bentley at Barrancas National Cemetery. GRANNY…. GOD SAW YOU GETTING TIRED AND A CURE WAS NOT TO BE. HE PUT HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND WHISPERED, “COME HOME TO ME.” A GOLDEN HEART STOPPED BEATING, HARD WORKING HANDS AT REST. GOD BROKE OUR HEARTS TO PROVE TO US, HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST.

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Rilla Maxine Bentley

March 25, 1939 - August 19, 2019