ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: BENITEZ, MYRA MELANCON Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La. Died: Friday, July 14, 2017 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= BENITEZ, MYRA MELANCON August 16, 1966 - July 14, 2017 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2017/st1707.htm and click to view list of photos. ========== Myra Melancon Benitez passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 in Folsom, LA. She was born in New Orleans on Tuesday, August 16, 1966 and was a life long resident of St. Tammany Parish. She graduated from the Charity School of Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse in the NICU for many years. She is survived by her loving daughter - Jordyn Benitez; son-in-law - Rick Cordes, Jr.; one granddaughter - Cameryn Cordes; three sisters - Melissa Melancon, Marion Picou and Monica Guidry; her pets that she loved dearly - Hershey and Goose; also, many beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death by one sister - Melanie Blanchard. Family and friends are welcome and called to join together in remembrance of Myra on Friday, July 21, 2017 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. Covington, LA 70433. ===================