Suzanne Benton Perret

Suzanne Benton Perret

Suzanne Perret Obituary

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Ms. Suzanne Benton Perret passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the age of 72. She was born in New Orleans, LA. to parents, Marvin and Suzanne Benton on June 15, 1944. She is a graduate of Consortium Domenica Loyola and Xavier University for her BA Degree and then earned her Master Degree at Tulane University with a degree in social work. Ms. Suzanne was a licensed clinical social worker and served honorable as a Navy veteran. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Mr. Wester Perret; sister, Mary Catherine Porch and immediate friends of the family; Patrice Priola, Emile Hebert and Ms. Hebert's children; Katherine, Elizabeth, Alexander(god-child) and Abigail (god-child). Interment was held at Greenwood Cemetery. An online guestbook is available at www.harrymckneely.com

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Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes & Crematory - Hammond

2000 N Morrison Blvd P.O. Box 2035, Hammond, LA 70401

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July 27, 2016

Shirley Avants posted to the memorial.

July 25, 2016

Anna Sanders posted to the memorial.

July 19, 2016

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes & Crematory - Hammond posted an obituary.

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Shirley Avants

July 27, 2016

Women Veterans of Louisiana extend our condolences to the friends and family of Mrs. Perret. We salute her courage and dedication to our country by her choice of joining the U.S. Navy. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Presented in Memory Of
Suzanne Benton Perret
United States Navy

Patriotic and Loyal to the red, white, and blue
Courageously and unselfishly they served
To keep this land of ours free
She is A Veteran

A life, family, and friends sacrificed
A volunteer always, never drafted
Serving in distant lands or on the home front
She is A Veteran

In foxholes, under the cover of fire, or in peace
Sometimes forgotten or overlooked
Sometimes resented, segregated, and bullied
She is A Veteran

Quietly serving sometimes their only honor
Proud, Gracious, and Compassionate
Some gave all, some were captured
She is A Veteran

No more, no less, they served the same
A final salute rendered on this hallowed day
To a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a wife, a mother
To A Veteran

Anna Sanders

July 25, 2016

On behalf of Louisiana Women Veterans, we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family of Ms. Suzanne Benton Perret, U.S. Navy veteran. We salute her for her military service and honor her with this poem:

She is a woman veteran
Whose service was true
She proudly served
The Red, White and Blue

She gave a part of her life
So others could be free
And without any hesitation
She joined unselfishly

She did her job well
With Honor and Pride
And served her great country
With the men alongside

We're proud today to know
That although she is gone
She goes on to glory
After a job "well done!"

And so, "Our Dear Sister"
We salute you today
A special sailor laid to rest
In this quiet, solemn way.

Inspired by: God
Written by: Louisiana Women Veterans

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July 27, 2016

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