Mazie Benton died peacefully at her home today at 12:58 p.m.

Arrangements are being handled by the Duhon Funeral Home in Rayne, Louisiana. Burial is tentatively scheduled for Thursday morning.

08 June 2004



Comments

08 June | 15:53  |  christy

I'm so sorry. I had no idea she was ill. I'll be lifting you up in prayer the rest of the week. Please take care.

08 June | 16:47  |  Kevin

All of my deepest sympathies are with you. I remember watching my grandfather die a few years ago as his lungs filled, it is striking how quickly life turns to death. She is now at peace.

08 June | 16:52  |  sinclair

Josh, so sorry to read the sad news. My sympathy goes out to you and your folks. I'm thinking about you all.

08 June | 19:55  |  connie

So sorry to hear the news, Josh. My sympathies to you and your family.

Treasure the memories you have of her, and she'll never truly be gone.

08 June | 22:30  |  Chuck

Josh, I'm so sorry for your loss. I always really enjoyed reading all your tales and anecdotes about Mazie -- know that a fellow Louisianian is keeping her in his thoughts, thousands of miles away.

09 June | 6:52  |  Abby

Josh, I'm so sorry too. I know it brought her great comfort to have you there with her, not only over the last few days, but across the past few years as you've driven to Louisiana so frequently to spend time with her. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

09 June | 7:54  |  kelly

josh, i'm so sorry to hear about mazie. my thoughts are with you.

09 June | 14:47  |  Jason

Sending you + family thoughts of happy and loving times with Mazie.

09 June | 16:10  |  EricaLucci

My thoughts are with you and your family.

09 June | 16:34  |  Kristin

Oh Josh, I'm so sorry to hear this. You and your family have all my good thoughts and wishes.

09 June | 20:24  |  karen

J & I are thinking of you in this difficult time.

10 June | 10:49  |  Tam

Oh, Josh! I am *so* sorry for your loss. Please know you're in my thoughts.

10 June | 11:17  |  ari

Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. You and Mazie were lucky to have each other. God bless.

13 June | 17:30  |  Donna

Josh, I'm so sorry to hear about Mazie; I'll be thinking of both of you.

14 June | 14:33  |  James

I'm thinking of you, Josh. I hope you'll keep the Mazie stories coming, she sounds like she was a heck of a lady.

18 June | 15:01  |  ckstern

Josh, didn't see this till now. My most heartfelt condolences, i'll be thinking of you all.



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