CAROL SUE TRICOU BENOIT a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend went to heaven peacefully on January 20, 2022 alongside her two daughters Suzanne and Missy. Carol Sue was born September 5, 1946 in Baton Rouge, LA. She was preceded in death by her father Carl Kemp Tricou, her mother Katherine Iyone Tricou and her brother Kemp (Bubba) Tricou. Carol Sue was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy class of 1964 and was a devoted Christian and member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic church. She loved being a mother and her greatest accomplishments were her two daughters whom she loved dearly. “Mama” enjoyed great conversation over coffee. She never met a stranger and loved making people laugh at her jokes. Leading by example, she encouraged her family to be thankful, loyal, and kind to everyone. Her laugh and smile will be greatly missed. Carol sure has been such an incredible light in our lives. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Suzanne and husband James Long and her daughter Melissa Benoit. Carol Sue was a wonderful grandmother, “Sue Sue” to her three grandchildren: James Kemp, Jackson, and Jude Long. She also leaves behind her brother Mike and Amy Tricou of Baton Rouge, LA, and his two children; Jennifer Tricou Lambert and Kemp Tricou. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 12-2pm at Rabenhorst Funeral Home 11000 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA., followed by the funeral service 2pm-2:45pm. Finally, Carol Sue will be laid to rest at the grave site at 3pm at Greenoaks Cemetary 9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA. Pallbearers: Mike Tricou, Kemp Tricou, James Long, James Kemp Long, Jackson Long, Mason Meyer. Honorary pallbearer: Jude Long. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Arkansas Hospice Foundation 14 Parkstone Circle North Little Rock, AR 72116. Rabenhorst Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
