Antoinette Smith Bentley, 87, of Franklin, and formerly of Thomaston, GA, entered into rest Monday, May 16, 2005.

A native of Upson County Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Given Smith and Annie Mae Pitts Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bentley; a daughter, Diane Perdue; a sister, Ganelle Wall; and a grand-daughter, Susanne Bentley. Antoinette retired from Upson County as Deputy Clerk of Court; and was a member of First Baptist Church of Thomaston, GA.

Surviving are one son, Jack Bentley and wife, Martha of Franklin; one sister, Claire Wilkie of Kirkwood, Mississippi; three grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 23, at the Trice Cemetery in Thomaston, GA. Dr. Ed Cliburne will officiate.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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