Paula Jean Benner Reilly, 58, of Murphy passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at her residence. She was a native of Farmingville, New York, where she worked as a medical transcriptionist for more than 20 years. Paula retired to Cherokee County in 2000 with her family. Paula was an avid bowler and huge Grateful Dead fan. She loved laying out on the beach and vacationing on cruises. Paula was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her children and grandchildren.

She was the daughter of Wanda Mae Benner of Indianapolis, Indiana and the late Neal Benner. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kyra Marie Reilly; and a sister, Pamela Benner.

Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband of more than 40 years, Daniel Thomas Reilly Sr.; four daughters, Melanie Hand and husband, Al of Riverhead, New York, Desiree Reilly and Shannan Crapse and husband, Tommy, all of Murphy, and Erin Cable and husband, Clint of Andrews; a son, Danny Reilly of Murphy; a sister, Jackie Calaway of Nashville, Tennessee; a brother, Steven Benner and wife, Cherry of Indianapolis, Indiana; 14 grandchildren, Rebecca, Jojo, Elizabeth, DeSean, Tyler, Dakoda, Joseph, Kyra, Thomas, Rhiannon, James, Jerry, Jonathan, and Aurora; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Paula Jean Benner Reilly by clicking the Donate Now tab at iviefuneralhome.com to help with final expenses.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.

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