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Susan Mystique "Mysti" Benson

Ms. Susan Mystique Benson, 48, of Brookhaven, died May 20, 2023. She was born in Hattiesburg, MS, August 15, 1974, to Dennis Benson and Rebecca Howell Benson.

Mysti enjoyed singing and entertaining people. Nothing compares to the love she held for her daughter, Gracie. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her grandmothers, Gladys L. Howell and Eunice M. Benson; and her aunt, Susan J. Howell.

She is survived by her daughters, Kate Soske and Madeline Grace “Gracie” Breazeale; her parents; sisters, Dana Rae Barksdale, Tonya Karan Bourn, Sonya Kay Kennedy; nieces, Ashlyn, Autumn, Kathlena, Ali, Stephany, and Olive; nephews, Gavin and Wyatt, as well as other loving family members and friends.

When I go, don’t learn to live without me, just learn to live with my love,

in a different way. And if you need to see me, close your eyes, or look in your shadow, when the sun shines, I’m there.

Sit with me in the quiet and you will know, that I did not leave.

There is no leaving when a soul is blended with another. When I go,

don’t learn to live without me, just learn to look for me in the moments.

I will be there. (Donna Ashworth)

14 comments

  • Comment Link Judith cunningham Thursday, 08 June 2023 17:57 posted by Judith cunningham

    Ben and Rebecca, and family; I am so sorry you lost Mysti. You know my heart is with you all. Judith

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  • Comment Link Danny Britt Friday, 26 May 2023 10:31 posted by Danny Britt

    Love and miss you bless your family you will always be in my heart

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  • Comment Link Bryan Maillet Wednesday, 24 May 2023 00:03 posted by Bryan Maillet

    Rebecca, Ben, Dana, Tonya, and Sonya,
    Mysti and I were connected at the hip throughout middle and high school. Unfortunately time and location drew us apart. I'm so sorry that she's gone and I just wish I had one more chance to tell her how much I missed her. I'm praying for you all and mostly I will pray for Mysti. Love you all!!

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  • Comment Link Alajuana Sutton King Tuesday, 23 May 2023 19:54 posted by Alajuana Sutton King

    We all will truly miss you, I can think of your beautiful smile and know you are in paradise. It's not goodbye it's goodnight for now. Prayers for your family and friends during this time of grief, until we see you again. I love you my dear friend.

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  • Comment Link Joyce Atteberry Tuesday, 23 May 2023 17:24 posted by Joyce Atteberry

    My prayers are with you, Dennis and your family.,for God's love and grace at this time and ongoing.

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  • Comment Link Barbara Cowan Tuesday, 23 May 2023 15:13 posted by Barbara Cowan

    I’m so very sorry!??????

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  • Comment Link Diann Seelbach Tuesday, 23 May 2023 09:10 posted by Diann Seelbach

    My heart breaks for you all. I loved Mysti. ?❤️

    Aunt Diann (Seelbach) and Uncle Doug

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  • Comment Link Carma Wood Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:39 posted by Carma Wood

    So sorry to hear this. Sending prayers and love to all of the family. Jesus be near.

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  • Comment Link Jean Willis Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:15 posted by Jean Willis

    Keeping the family in our prayers. Praying for peace, comfort, and God's everlasting grace.

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  • Comment Link Lonna Monday, 22 May 2023 23:19 posted by Lonna

    Praying for everyone during this time

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  • Comment Link Louise Cannon Monday, 22 May 2023 19:44 posted by Louise Cannon

    So sorry for your loss praying for Gods confort for y’all

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  • Comment Link Cathy Cole Monday, 22 May 2023 17:43 posted by Cathy Cole

    So sorry for your loss

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  • Comment Link Susan Judd Monday, 22 May 2023 16:32 posted by Susan Judd

    My deepest sympathy during this time..Mysti you will truly be missed.We love you so much my friend.Until we meet again

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  • Comment Link Jane Jordan Monday, 22 May 2023 14:21 posted by Jane Jordan

    ?❤️

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