Loretta was born November 25th, 1942 in South Gate, Ca. And was a life-long native of the South Bay. A beloved member of the community, Loretta counseled many clients and friends at Bentley Insurance where she could regularly be found for the past 30 years. Her willingness to listen comforted countless individuals in times of need and Loretta will be deeply missed by all those who knew her.
Loretta is survived by her loving husband, David Bentley of 28 years and their 9 children Vickie Flores and husband Jim, Mike Nelson and Milton Medrano, Alex Nelson, David Nelson and wife Martha, Dennis Nelson and wife Yolanda, Dawn Harshbarger and husband Ray, William Bentley and wife Sherry, David Bentley and wife Cathleen, Anthony Bentley. 13 grandchildren; David, Jim, Ashley, Kyanna Rae, Zackary, Hailey, Tyler, Nile, Aiden, Alexander, Jackson, Ella, Owen and great grandson Hayden and her dog, Foxy Lady. She is preceded in death by her daughter Julie Nelson.
Visitation services will be held at Halverson, Stone & Myers Mortuary, 1223 Cravens Avenue in Torrance from 4:00 to 7:30 pm, Rosary 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm and reception 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday December 15th .
A private burial will be held at Green Hill Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes.
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