Benita Preo Obituary
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Date of Birth: February 28, 1972
Benita Rochelle Eirby (Susie) as she was affectionately known was tragically taken away from us on Thanksgiving weekend at the age of 51. She was born on February 28, 1972 in Mobile, Alabama to her beloved mother Jettie Mae Johnson.
Susie was a fiery yet sensitive soul. She was very passionate and would protect anyone she loved without thinking twice.
Susie is survived by her husband Craig Preo Sr. Her two brothers Vickey Eirby and Lecedric Johnson and sister Mesha Eirby.
Her four children Dominique Deschaine (Justin) Shakila Eirby, Craig Preo Jr. and Sierra Preo. Susie had a DEEP love for her 16 grandchildren. Jaden Lussier, Nijay Jalbert, Braxton Deschaine, Taraji Deschaine, Ezra Deschaine, Da'Nya Clarke, Da'Nero Clarke, Da'Lani Clarke, Jaielle Matthews, Zaed Boss, Craig Preo lll, Ryland Preo, Amiri Preo, Koa Preo, Audrey Godin and Easton Roper. Being a GRAMMY brought her the most joy in life.
She was immensely loved and her presence will be tremendously missed.
"Goodbye may seem forever, Farewell is like the end, but in my heart is the memory and there you will always be."-Walt Disney
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