Cori Broadus and her fiancé, Wayne Deuce, gathered with family and loved ones on February 7, 2026, to hold a deeply emotional memorial service for their daughter, Codi Dreaux, who died earlier this year at 10 months old after a long battle with health complications.
Codi was born prematurely in February 2025, arriving at just 25 weeks of gestation after Broadus faced serious pregnancy complications. She spent the majority of her brief life in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) before she was finally brought home in early January — a milestone her parents celebrated publicly with gratitude and relief.
But heartbreak followed just weeks later. The family announced Codi’s passing in late January, with Broadus describing the loss as losing “the love of my life” in a poignant social media post.
At the service, the couple wore coordinating outfits — Cori and Wayne in brown suits accented with pink, Codi’s favorite color — and chose symbolic touches that reflected their daughter’s short but dearly loved life. A pink car bearing the words “The princess has arrived in heaven” transported the couple to the service, and white doves were released in a serene tribute at the close of the ceremony.
Both parents paid tribute to their daughter on social media after the memorial. Wayne shared a photo carousel honoring Codi, affectionately calling her his “pretty girl” and reaffirming his love. Cori posted heartfelt reflections, expressing the depth of her grief and the irreplaceable void left by her daughter’s passing.
The tragedy drew an outpouring of support from family members including Broadus’s father, Snoop Dogg, and siblings, as well as fans around the world who followed Codi’s challenging journey through the NICU and beyond.
As the Broadus and Deuce families mourn, many have highlighted the courage it took for Cori and Wayne to share their experience publicly — from the difficulties of premature birth and medical complications to the profound pain of saying goodbye. Their openness has resonated with parents and well-wishers, prompting an outpouring of condolences and shared stories of loss and resilience.
Codi Dreaux’s memorial service served not only as a farewell but as a celebration of the love she inspired in the short time she spent with her family.
