Danielle de Tarnowsky Obituary

Danielle Donahue Bayham de Tarnowsky passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Tampa General Hospital at the age of 71. She was a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Grosse Tete. Dani was a retired Budget and Fiscal Operations Manager at Louisiana State University Ag Center with 40 years of service. Visitation will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 76940 Gum Street, Grosse Tete on Wednesday, July 3rd, 8:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., celebrated by Rev. David Dawson. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery. Dani is survived by her husband of 7 years, Richard de Tarnowsky; six children, Shannon Bayham Millet and husband Jason, Brennan Bayham and wife Cherie, John "Buster" Bayham and wife Pat, Tina Mann and husband Butch, Christian de Tarnowsky and Angela Hebert; brother, Terrance "Terry" Donahue; sister-in-law, Patty Donahue; grandchildren, Breckin Millet, Mackenzie Millet, Bridget Bayham, Raychel Melancon, Jennifer Fountain, Brandie Austin and Jacob Hebert; numerous great-grandchildren. Dani was preceded in death by her first husband, John "JB" Bayham; parents, Thomas and Peggy Dunlap Donahue; daughter, Lanie Kay Bayham; son, Quent Bayham; brother, Patrick Michael Donahue; grandchild, Bryan Bayham. Dani was an extremely active volunteer in her community. Please see her full obit at www.wilbertservices.com to see the many ways she gave back to her community. Dani's favorite color was purple. To celebrate her life, the family asks that you wear purple to the services.