Gabrielle Diana Benton

Gabrielle Diana Kennedy Benton, 33, of Frederick Maryland passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Born December 29, 1987 in Frederick. She is the daughter of Melissa and Jay Wastler and the late Dennis Kennedy.
Gabrielle is survived by her daughters Kaliana and Elliana and two little girls that she raised as her own, Hannah and Bella, grandparents Katherine and Dennis Walters, Bill and Brenda Duvall, Iris Metz, and the late Wayne Kennedy; brother William, sister Sydney; uncles Billy Duvall, Mark Kennedy, Paul Kennedy; aunts Tina Lenhart, Genia Moore; numerous great aunts, great uncles, and cousins; her husband Thomas Simpson.
She was a very caring big sister and a proud and loving mommy to her two daughters. Her babies loved their mommy so very much.
Gabrielle loved spending time with friends and family; both were extremely important to her. She enjoyed doing crafts and giving them away to others; She had a very giving soul; loved helping others; and had a huge, kind, and giving heart.
Gabrielle was a CNA and held several positions using her certification. She enjoyed working with special needs adults.
Gabrielle will be terribly missed by her daughters, family and friends. Rest now in the presence of Jesus. We will see you again someday. We love you so very much!
The family will receive visitors on Friday, August 20th from 5-8 PM at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home located at 106 East Church Street in Frederick. There will be a service on Saturday, August 21st at 10 am at the funeral home. A burial of Gabrielle’s ashes will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
If one desires to make a donation in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Frederick County Special Olympics at https://www.somd.org/frederick-county/