Benton Farms " Benton Family Farm"

12/07/2024

Independence Christmas Walk

12/07/2024

Come see us at the Christmas event in Independence Ky! We will be there from 5-9pm with the furry farm animal crew!

12/06/2024

Christmas on Main 🎄Walton Ky 6-8pm

12/06/2024

We will be at Christmas on Main in Walton Ky tonight!
6-8 pm
The animals will be excited to see everyone tonight!
Dress warm and enjoy all the festivities!

11/28/2024

Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving Day!

11/18/2024

Attn: Craft Fair Vendors!
We will be sending you an email soon with information on how to register for the Spring Craft Fair as a returning vendor.

This year's craft fair will be held in memory of Tracy Gillum (5/2/70-11/4/24), who left this world far too soon.

Please be patient with us as we mourn the loss of our friend. You can be confident that our team is dedicated to making this year's craft fair a success!

11/12/2024

By her brother Bob
It was too beautiful not to share.

The Perfect Send Off 🙏🏻❤️😇
It was Friday, November 8th, a crisp and cool morning in Boone County Kentucky. The sky was mostly clear, with a few whispering clouds, but a clear path to heaven. Our sister Tracy was to be laid to rest. We were heading to the Benton Farm which was Tracy’s second home. We pulled in the drive , down the bumpy asphalt and gravel road toward the gathering barn. It was like onboard Noah’s Ark, I saw cats, goats, chickens, horses, a donkey and even the lama. Like they were looking for Tracy. Not knowing they would never see her again. She loved them all and knew everyone’s name. It was kinda weird feeling but it seemed as if they knew.
Once pulling ourselves together, it was time to see to our baby sister for the last time. Dressed in a red dress, hair and makeup all done, laced in diamonds, She was beautiful, a white coffin trimmed with gold. Exactly what she would have wanted. “The Keeper of the Stars “ playing softly with pictures of her and Charles on the tv. That was their song, and always danced to it. I don’t think that barn has ever seen so many crying eyes. Reverend LD Campbell, long time friend of theirs held the service. Outstanding gentleman and Pastor. The one thing that sticks out in my mind is when he said, Tracy was a gift from God, she was never meant to be ours forever, And to heaven, she goes! Once we made it through the service, And a few boxes of Kleenex, we were ready to head to the cemetery. Unbeknown we were going to be escorted by about eight sheriffs, And almost everyone on the road in the opposite direction pulls over to show respect for the deceased. Some thing I’ve never seen before. It was only a 10 minute ride to the cemetery through the rolling Hills of Boone County., into the middle of nowhere. We laid her to rest on the hillside., near a shade tree, facing the west. It was so beautiful, which makes it so hard to let go.. we love you, Tracy! 🙏🏻❤️🥲🥲🥲
With a special thanks to Charles , Benton Farm, Mary, Tony, Josh, Jarod & LD ❤️ and everyone else that helped and participated in making it a beautiful sad day!

11/07/2024

Missing our best friend Tracy Gillum this morning 🥲🥲🥲
We know you are watching over us on this beautiful day.

11/06/2024

A friend who loved all animals and people. A friend who always made you smile even at the worst possible times. You will always be here with us. Mary

11/05/2024

It is with great sadness that we have lost this wonderful woman, such a beloved member of our farm family for so many years….Always could put a smile on anyone’s face. This farm will deeply miss her presence here. Our hearts 💕 and prayers go out to Charles Gillum her loving husband and truly her best friend.

Share Memories of Tracy & Support the Gillum Family