Helen Benoit-Dion, better known by all as Marie, 62, of Franklin, passed away at her home on Aug. 30, 2025.
Marie was born on Dec. 14, 1962, in Jennings, Louisiana, to Helen Hardy (Peters) and Clifton Benoit.
Marie loved football, decorating for the holidays, collecting owls and spending as much time with her family as she could. She was a beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend.
She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Dion; her mother, Helen Hardy; daughter Jennifer Henley and son-in-law Rob; sons William “Will” Dion and his partner Colleen, and Jeremy Dion and his partner Kenzie; her bonus son, George Woods and his wife Laurie; bonus daughter Heather Lemieux and her husband Rob; her grandchildren, Kali Henley and her husband Caleb, Kristopher Henley, Gabbie Dufault, Haylie Henley, Aidyn Henley, Arjay Henley, Mason Dion, Brayden Dion, and Hunter Dion; and her great-grandson Beau Chapman. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Marie is predeceased in death by her father, Clifton Benoit; her brother, Bruce Benoit; and her son, Albert Woods III.
Calling hours will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, at the Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St., Franklin.
Memorial contributions in memory of Marie may be made to a charity of your choice.
For more information, visit neunfuneralhomes.com.
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