Background
Benton, Cathy Callihan was born on October 19, 1953 in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Curtis Eugene and Jewel (Medlin) Callihan.
Benton, Cathy Callihan was born on October 19, 1953 in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Curtis Eugene and Jewel (Medlin) Callihan.
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, East Carolina University, 1976. Master in Elementary Education, Fayetteville State University, 1990.
Teacher PittCounty School, Greenville, North Carolina, 1977-1982, Sampson County School, Harrells, North Carolina, 1982. Instructor part time Southeastern Community College, 1990. Teacher Bladen County Schools, 1990.
Director day camp Pines of Carolina Girl Scouts American, 1981, leader.
Member Bladen County Arts Council, 1987. Bear scout leader.
Every person was created for a purpose, and God has a plan and will for every individual.
Director day camp Pines of Carolina Girl Scouts America, 1981, leader. Member of National Education Association, North Carolina Association Educators (representative 1984-1985, vice president Sampson County 1986-1987), Kappa Delta Phi.
Married James Gerrin Benton, February 28, 1981. Children: James Gerrin, Catherine Connor.