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Danielle Dempsey Obituary

Danielle Rene Dempsey, 19, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, as a result of an automobile accident. She was given to God as an angel and taken from us too soon. Danielle enjoyed her work in the ICU at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. She appreciated the encouragement from all of her co-workers. She loved shopping, her dogs, Casey and Chloe, and hanging out with her friends. Visitation at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, on Monday, Jan. 26, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. Burial in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Galvez. Survived by her parents, Bruce and Karen Cook Dempsey; sister, Allyson Dempsey; aunts and uncles, Christy and Joe Perry, Dwayne and Sandi Dempsey; Chantay Dempsey, Chantelle Dempsey, and Mike Rowell; cousins, Claire Perry, Johnathan Dempsey and Monica Dempsey; maternal grandmother, Lou Brannagan; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Simpson; and maternal great-grandmother, Mary Harrell. Preceded in death by her maternal grandfathers, James Brannagan and Carl Cook; paternal grandfather, James "Jack" Dempsey; and maternal great-grandfather, Ronald Harrell. Her family wants to extend their deep appreciation to all of those who have extended their sympathies and prayers.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2009.
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Karen, your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God strengthen you in your time of grief.

Dominique Bowman-Anderson

February 1, 2009

Karen -

I just wanted to convey the saddness and grief that I feel for you, Bruce and your family in the loss of Danielle. There are no words to make it better or even tolerable. I will pray for you for strength and courage for you to be able to face the days to come without her and that your "good" days will soon outnumber your "bad" days.

My DEEPEST sympathy,

Mona Pierce

Mona Pierce

January 28, 2009

Karen & Bruce,
I was so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. I can't think of any greater pain a parent can go through & there are no words that can ease that pain. I will keep you & your family in my thoughts and prayers. Karen, if you are still at the Baton Rouge General BB I am just across the street in the home care office, so if you need anything or just need someone to talk to or a shoulder to lean on if you having a hard day, please call.

Georgie Longman

January 27, 2009

Bruce, Karen and family;
My deepest sympathy goes out to you all at this sad time. I will certainly keep you all in my prayers. May Danielle rest in God's loving peace.
Donna Campesi (Georgia Gulf)

Donna Campesi

January 27, 2009

You are being missed more and more, every second Danielle. Your time here with us will never be forgotten. I love you baby!

Alex Braud

January 27, 2009

Dear Karen ,Bruce and Family,
I knew Danielle from working with her in ICU BB. She was always friendly helpful and willing to do any task I asked. She often shared with me her plans for nursing school and "can't wait to really be doing nursing." I believe she would have been a asset to nursing. Karen, you should know your influence helped her decide nursing as a profession. When a young person especially your child chooses a profession based on your your influence, this is the greatest compliment. Karen you can be proud. Hold on to your memories of Danielle's visits and lunches with you at work. I know they were a highlight for her. You will look back and treasure these memories I'm sure.
I will be praying for you and your family daily. Having lost a child myself I will tell you it gets better but there will be always be things that will trigger that empty place in your heart and tears to your eyes. God is the great healer. he remembers your tears. We all belong to him. My husband and I deal with our loss has everyone has a life time. Some of us our life time is hours, some weeks (as my Son, Andrew), some 2 years, some 19 years as with Danielle, some 99 years. Time is irrelevant to God. Just know he LOVES each of us and she is in his arms now.
She will be missed by the ICU.

Barbara Swartz

January 27, 2009

To the Dempsey Family may God be with you. Danielle was a wonderful person it seems just like yesterday when I had the pleasure to train her as a unit clerk. She was a very nice and caring person. Mrs. Karen I'm very sorry for your loss.

Sherecka Jackson

January 27, 2009

Karen,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Danica Russell

January 27, 2009

I worked with Danielle at Palm Beach & Planet Beach for awhile. She was a great friend and I am blessed to have had her as a part of my life. We have plenty of memories together that will never be forgotten. I am so sorry about your loss. God Bless!

Blair Ducote

January 26, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and all of those who loved you.

Mark Hartman

January 26, 2009

Mark Hartman

January 26, 2009

I did not know Danielle but the few things I knew about her she was a nice and sweet girl. Sorry to hear about your daughters lost. Your family is in my prayers. I am sorry you lost her so young. Yall are in my prayers.

TONI RICHARD

January 26, 2009

Mr. & Mrs. Dempsey,

I wish I could say the magic word to make this all go away. I can't. What I can say is, I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that the Lord will guide you and strengthen you to be able to someday soon think of Danielle with smiles and happiness. I pray that you will soon be able to look at the sun and see her beautiful smile shinning back at you. Our heart felt prayers are with you and your family.

May God Bless you.

Diane Coleman ( Alonzo, Georgia Gulf)

January 26, 2009

Danielle was a great girl, she always had a smile on her face and brought joy to everyone around her. To her parents your little angel is now at home, and i wish you the best in this time of sorrow.

Andrew Webb

January 26, 2009

Granny, Lou, Karen and Bruce,
We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of your beloved Danielle. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Words cannot express our sorrow.

The Frank Simoneaux Family

Sandra Simoneaux

January 26, 2009

I worked with Danielle at Palm Beach Tan. I never once went into work and saw a frown on her face. Her smile brightened the salon like no one else's could. As soon as I started working there, we immediately clicked. She had such an out-going and optimistic soul. I will never forget the memories we spent together, especially when she would come into Scoop'n Doo's after she would get off work at Planet Beach, and she'd ask for the same ice-cream every time, Birthday Cake or Superman. I'd send her home with a quart every time. Danielle, we will miss you so much. You're loved and missed by everyone.

Dempsey Family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Love you & miss you.

Raelynn Morrissey

January 26, 2009

My prayers are with y'all . . .

Tonya LeSage

January 26, 2009

Hey the Dempsey family,

I didn't know Danielle but I'm sorry for ya'll's lose. & I'm going to keep ya'll in my prayers. Well I just want to say that I've seem her pictures & she's was a pretty girl. I'm sorry Allison that u lose your sister.

Ashley Taylor

January 26, 2009

We were sorry to hear of your loss. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Respectfully

Linda Ottesen

January 26, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow.

The Office of Dr. Robert V. Blanche, MD

January 26, 2009

Danielle,
You were a wonderful friend and will be missed greatly!!

To the family you will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through the loss of Danielle she was a great girl.

COY REDMOND

January 26, 2009

Ally and the Dempsey Family,
I am so sorry for your loss; I lost my father three weeks ago and my brother 6 years ago. I know this is the most difficult time in your lives but pray and stick together as a family and you will get through. I will continue to keep everyone in my prayers.

Katie Butler

January 26, 2009

Bruce,

My wife and I have your family in our prayers. I am no longer at GGC but you guys are still my extended family and we hope that you and your wife find the strength to get through this.

Bobby & Paula Pitre

Bobby Pitre

January 26, 2009

My deepest condolences for your loss.

Chris Tullos

January 26, 2009

Bruce & Karen

Jim and I are just heartbroken over your loss of your beautiful daughter. Our prayers, love and thoughts are with ya'll. Once again words can not express the sorrow we have in our hearts for you guys.
Jim and Stephanie Meade

Stephanie Meade

January 26, 2009

HI Karen,
I will truely miss Danielle, especially her smile, my deepest prayers go out to you and your family, she will be truly missed

Brigett MIller

January 26, 2009

Bruce and Karen
So sorry we could not be with you at
this very difficult time.We love you &
will keep you in our prayers. With our
deepest sympathy. Aunt Lavada &
Uncle Lawrence

Lavada Hoffman

January 26, 2009

Karen -

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Danielle - I cannot imagine what you and your family are going through. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and know that God's love will surround you and your family.

Love, Cherry Talbert

Cherry Talbert

January 26, 2009

Karen, I am saddened to hear about Danielle and I share in my heart with you and the family this tragic loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. We have missed you and will continue to think about you.

John Barnes

January 26, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Karen Burns Pierce

January 26, 2009

Karen and Bruce,
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter, we all are truly blessed to know and love her...she will remain in our hearts forever...our love to you all. God Bless!

H. Page and Kim Bachman

January 26, 2009

Mrs. Karen,
I am so sorry to hear about Danielle. I knew her from when I worked at Dr. Langley's office and she was a patient. She was such a wonderful person and one of my favorite patients. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Amy Williams

January 25, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

January 26, 2009

May GOD bless this family. I didn't know Danielle personally, but I lost my father in a single car crash. It was hard, but I found my strength in prayer. My thoughts and prayers will be with yall through this difficult time. May the LORD stay at your side and be your guidance. It is through him that gives us our faith.

Anonymous

January 25, 2009

Danielle was such a joy to have around. Her warm, happy spirit will be missed by our entire family.

The Voivedich's

January 25, 2009

Karen,
I was so sorry to hear about Danielle. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remember that God will get through this difficult time.

Greta Dawson

January 25, 2009

Bruce and Karen, I hope the prayers and thoughts of all who love you, in some way might offer small comfort. I am so sorry.

Becky (Delan) Courville

January 25, 2009

Bruce and Karen, our thoughts and prayers are with both of you. If there in anything we can do, please let us know.

Jerry and Cindy Burns

January 25, 2009

I am so sorry for you loss! I worked with Danielle for a while at Palm Beach Tan. She always had a smile on her face and could make me laugh until I cried! She was such a hard worker and I am so thankful that a year of my life was blessed with Danielle in it! She will never be forgotten and will be in my prayers always! God Bless

Rebekah Bordelon

January 25, 2009

Bruce and Family,
We are keeping you and your family in our daily prayers. Keep the Faith....
God's Grace,
Darryl and Marguerite Dozier

M Dozier

January 25, 2009

Bruce and Karen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Ronnie and Debbie McClendon

January 25, 2009

Karen, I was heartbroken when I heard the news about Danielle. Please know that many, many people at BRG are praying for you and your family. It has been solemn on every unit. If there is anything you need, I am here for you.

Corby Williams

January 25, 2009

Danielle and I had a class together and she would always make me laugh. She was such a sweet heart and an angel to be around. May God bless you all during this time of grief.

Kayla Miller

January 25, 2009

Danielle was always so happy! She is going to be missed and loved everyday. I hope the family and friends are finding away to deal with this inccident. God bless you.

Keri Sievert

January 25, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Susan Breaux and Angie Orgeron

January 25, 2009

karen,
I am so heartbroken for you and your family about your lost. You and your family along with Danielle will be in my prayers. Please let me know if you need anything. We are all thinking of you. Love, Letty Vincent

Letty Vincent

January 25, 2009

Paige,Noel,Richard ,and I's prayers are with your family.Danielle will be in our hearts always..

Jennie Voivedich

January 25, 2009

I graduated from high school with Danielle. She had the best personality. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Chynna Christopher

January 25, 2009

May the Lord wrap His loving arms around each of you at this time, and may you feel the love of Danielle that surrounds you each and every moment.

A Mom

January 25, 2009

Bruce and Karen,
Just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Danny & Carol Garon

January 25, 2009

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