Eileen Petree

In Loving Memory of

 Eileen Petree

August 26, 1957 – July 27, 2025

Eileen Petree, a radiant and unforgettable soul, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, in Derby, Connecticut, at the age of 67. Born on August 26, 1957, in New York, New York, she was the cherished daughter of the late Leroy Petree and Bessie Evelyn Telfair Jordan,

A long-standing member of Calvary Temple Eileen lived her life with style, strength, and a deep sense of purpose. Her appearance was never just about vanity—it was her signature. Hair flawlessly styled, nails polished to perfection, lashes and makeup always done just right—Eileen walked through life with grace, pride, and poise. Looking her best wasn’t optional; it was part of who she was.

Eileen was always on the move—full of life, full of love, and full of laughter. A true social butterfly, she lit up every room she entered and never met a stranger that she could not connect to Her warmth was magnetic, her energy contagious, and her heart endlessly generous. But above all else, she adored her family. She looked forward to family gatherings with joyful anticipation, celebrating each milestone, each moment, with pure delight.

She leaves behind her loving children, Yolanda Gathers and El-Wasim Musatafa-Bey; her beloved grandchildren, Christopher Gathers, Elijah Martin, Gianna Petree, Zyare Petree, and the late Nyshell Petree; and one precious great-grandchild, Senyiah Martin. She is also survived by her dear brother, Leroy Petree, and many nieces nephews Aunts and cousins and many friends, two best friends Janice Cokley, Claire Duvernay joins in eternal rest her siblings, the late Eric Petree and the late Michelle Petree.

Though Eileen has left this earth, she now shines among the stars. Her vibrant spirit, once felt in every hug, every laugh, and every conversation, has become a brilliant sparkle in the sky—a constant reminder of a beautiful life well lived. 

A celebration of Eileen’s life will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Funeraria Luz de Paz, 426 E. Washington Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. Public viewing will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by a service at 11:30 AM. Burial will take place immediately after at Park Cemetery, Bridgeport, CT

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered with love, admiration, and gratitude.