Deanna Di Maggio Clark

Deanna entered into eternal peace and joined the angels on May 31, 2023, surrounded by her beloved family. Born September 29, 1940 to the late Rosalie Thibodeaux wife of Peter Di Maggio, Jr. in New Orleans, Louisiana. A resident of Harahan for the past 27 years. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Karl John Clark, Sr. Survived by her children Karl (KC) John Clark, Jr. (Cyndi), Ronald (Ronnie) Clark (Gina), Karen Griffitt (Frank) and Glenn Clark (Elizabeth) Preceded in death by siblings Carol Di Maggio Koen and Gary Di Maggio. Survived by her sisters Camille Dufour (Dennis), Charlotte Manning, Christine (Tina) Seghers, and brother Donald Di Maggio (Cindy). “Dee or Grandee” as she preferred to be called, is survived by her grandchildren, Karl Clark III, Steven Clark, Emily Craig, Crystal Clark, Ronnie Clark, Jr., Brandon Clark, Jonathan Clark, Chris Griffitt, Frank Griffitt, IV., Ashley Griffitt, Hunter Clark, Lilly Clark . “Dee or Grandee as she preferred to be called is also survived by great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of cousins. Dee was a devoted, loving wife and mother, who immeasurably encouraged and inspired her children. She was an unselfish, compassionate caregiver to her husband, mother, and grandmother. During her lifetime Dee enjoyed fishing, crawfishing, casting nets to catch crabs. Just mention any of those activities and Dee was eager to participate. Another passion of hers was cooking with her many favorites to include oyster dressing, red gravy, Paneed veal, and seafood gumbo. She had an active life filled with family and friends, sharing her exceptional singing voice in the Sweet Adeline Choir and on occasion at various events. Dee enthusiastically danced with the Elmwood Line Dancing Group and was always ready to join in any line dancing social event. She will be sadly missed by family, friends and all who knew her. As a parishioner of St Rita Church she additionally prayed with friends at the Center of Jesus the Lord at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Dee was in the music ministry, and lead a small Christian community group on Tuesdays. She was a member of the prayer teams for at least 15 years and was involved in the hospitality ministry of cooking mercy meals for other Center functions - Lentil soup was her trademark. She also headed up the prayer line. Relatives and friends are invited to attend services at the Center of Jesus at the Lady of Good Counsel Church, 1307 Louisiana Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115, Tuesday June 13, 2023. Visitation 9 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Internment St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, 3421 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans LA 70119. Arrangements by L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home.

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Deanna Di Maggio Clark

September 29, 1940 - May 31, 2023