Deborrah “Benji” Michel passed away on December 28, 2011 at the age of 60. Companion of David Guillot. Mother of Alan Michel, II. Daughter of the late Midge White. Sister of Thomas White (wife Beth White), Michelle S. Rome (husband Jason Rome). Benji worked and played hard for years in the oilfield before retiring. In earlier years she tended bar and worked for trainers at the race track. Horses were her lifelong passion. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Memorial Service at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 7 PM. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 PM until service time. For further funeral information or directions, please call Mothe Funeral Home at 504.366.4343. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.