Tenna “Nookie” Jerry Benoit, Sr., beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great-Great Grandfather and Friend, entered into eternal rest on January 23, 2021. He is survived by his wife Elva (Jean) Benoit, and his children Kathy Guidry (Tuan Nguyen), Jerilyn (Bobby) Chauvin, Tenna Benoit Jr, Albert (Christine) Benoit, Sherri (Jody) Gauthreaux, Linda (Mac) McCartney, and Alan (Cathy) Moncrief. Brother of Betty Bergeron. Grandfather of Glenn Guillot Jr, Jeremy (Amber) Guillot, Jennifer Kenney (Robert), Bobby Chauvin Jr, Jason (Chelsea) Chauvin, Jamie (Ross) Sandras, Brittany Baudoin (Andrew Albarado), Allison Benoit, Stefanie (Peter) Vallelungo, Lisa Wills, Courtney Bordelon (Elton Smith), and Candice (Christian) Reed. Also survived by 28 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Lillian C. Benoit and Tenna T. Benoit, his sister Miriam Street Falgoust, his second wife Paula (Penny) Benoit, his daughter Denise Cancienne, and his granddaughter Amy Cancienne.
Tenna was a proud United States Army Veteran having served in the 101st Airborne. He loved traveling the back roads to his next adventure and enjoyed listening to Cajun music and his beloved oldies. He will be remembered for always spending time with his beautiful wife, his children, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved to write poems for and about his family. He loved to play chess and enjoyed teaching the next generation how to play. He loved his family get togethers where he could dance and drink is Miller Ponies. He will be greatly missed by each and everyone he has touched on this journey we call life.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Service in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:30 PM. Visitation will be held from 11 AM until service time. Interment Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, LA. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, guests must wear masks. To view and sign the online guestbook visit
www.mothefunerals.com
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