She graciously taught generations of Lexington children. It was never the Civil War, but rather, "The War Between The States". Emory was a graduate of Lanier University, Atlanta, GA. She was a former member of the faculty of Cox College, Atlanta, GA. She died of leukemia.

"A great lady has passed from the scene in Lexington and she is going to be missed by all who knows her. Mrs. Emory Todhunter Benton has given our town a recognized social status that everyone shares.
Mrs. Benton was brought up in a southern home atmosphere where southern customs and traditions were taught. She was highly educated and an accomplished violinist. She had performed all over the country with the Chautauqua Theatre and loved to tell about her travels.
As a mathmatics teacher, Mrs. Benton taught in Lexington from 1921-1948. Those who were fortunate to have her as an instructor should never forget the beautiful example she set for us.
Most important to her was her love for her church. She was a teacher and soloist at the Lexington Presbyterian Church. One of her last wishes was for her fiends to make a love gift to her church and the Way-Side-Waifs in Kansas City.
Mrs. Benton was the guiding spirit behind several worthwhile organizations here. She was a leader in the D.A.R. and U.D.C. She was responsible for keeping the Lexington Library Historical Association alive for over 50 years. Mrs. Benton was proud of the two displays of records if her illustrious family background that are on display in our fine museum today.
This great lady influenced everyone because she set an example for people that had its beginning in pride. She believed that pride was in everything worthwhile and that it was taught in the old southern home. All who were her students have a bit of this beautiful person "sort of tucked away" in their thoughts and actions. All of the wonderful stories about her end with a laughh or a beautiful thought.
We have lost a wonderful lady, teacher and friend. Bless our every thought of her for she was an amazing individual. Mrs. Emory Todhunter Benton led the good life, fought the good fight, and made a mark on all who knew her."

Courtesy of The Lexington News, Friday, July 30, 1982.

She was the granddaughter of Henry Neill (1828-95) and Sallie Elliott (1837-70), married in 1853.
She was the gr.-granddaughter of Stephen Thompson Neill (1795-1860) and Mary Dalton Fulkerson (1802-71), married in 1821; Newton Glasgow Elliott (1812-77) and Polly Ann Wilkerson (1815-42), married in 1833.
Gr. gr.-granddaughter of William Neill and Bathsheba Harrison (1771-1822), married in 1790; John Fulkerson (1774-1846) and Jincy Hughes (1776-1869), married in 1801; John Elliott (1787-1827) and Mary Glasgow (1791-1825), married in 1811.
Gr.-gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Archilaus Hughes and Mary Dalton, married in 1769; Robert Elliott and Elizabeth (d. 1804), married in 1773; John Galsgow and Rosanna Patterson (1772-1842), married in 1790.
Gr.-gr.-gr.-gr.-granddaughter of William Patterson and Elizabeth Brown (1747-1826), married in 1770.
Archilaus Hughes, (1747-98), was made county lieutenant, 1780, of Henry county, and subsequently promoted colonel. He was born in Goochland and died in Patrick county, Va.
William Neill (1757-1823) served as captain in Col. William Campbell's regiment of Virginia militia. He was born in Baltimore, Md.; died in Lee county, Va.
Robert Elliott, (1745-1806), served as a private in the Rockingham county, Virginia militia. He was born in Augusta county, Va.; died in Madison Co., Ky.
William Patterson, (1733-1818), served as a private in Capt. James Cowder's company, Lancaster county militia. He was born in Lancaster county; died in Washington county, Pa.
(Courtesy of The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 44, page 232).