Shirley Benoit

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(Posted December 10, 2007)


Shirley M. Benoit, 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La. died Friday, December 7, 2007, at 11:30 a.m.

She is survived by four sons, Danny Alleman, Alton Alleman, Tony Benoit, and Clarence Benoit; two daughters, Wanda Vedros and Theresa Lirette; three brothers, Daniel, Richard, and Irvin Lirette; two sisters, Gladys Griffin and Yvonne Tabor; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.


She was preceded in death by her husbands, Irby Alleman and Raoul Benoit; her parents, Charles and Theresa Lirette; three sons, Robert Benoit, Chris Benoit, and Alan Alleman; one daughter, Virgie Alleman; three brothers, Herbert “Coke” Lirette, Norman Lirette, and David Lirette; and one sister, Anna Mae Lirette.

Visitation is Tuesday, December 11, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., with the funeral to follow at Thibodaux Funeral Home. She will be buried in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Shirley Benoit