Wilma Kay Dutton

Panguitch, Utah – Our kind and loving, mother, grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Wilma Kay Benner Dutton, age 82, passed away November 25, 2024, in Panguitch, Utah. 

Wilma was born December 27, 1941, in Keota, Colorado, to William and Helen Elizebeth Smith Benner. She grew up in Keota, where she enjoyed spending time on her family’s farm. She graduated from Grover High School, Class of 1959. After graduation she moved to Utah. 

Wilma married Kendall Melvin Dutton, to this union were born three children: Melvin Jr, Bill, and Helen. Wilma and Kendall were later divorced.

Wilma was an active member of the Church of Jesus Chris of Latter-Day Saints.

Wilma enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and embroidery. 

She is survived by her children, Bill and Tommi Dutton of Springerville, Arizona, Helen and Duane Sawyer of Panguitch; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded by death by her former husband Kendall, her son Kendall Melvin Dutton Jr, her parents William and Helen Benner, a brother Gerald Benner, and a sister Iris Henderson. 

Graveside services will be Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the Cannonville Cemetery in Cannonville, Utah under the care of Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.