Jannis Deloris “Dee” Daigle, 88, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at her home on August 30, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1936, in Gonzales, Louisiana, to the late Telesphor John Mire and Ledie Braud Mire.
Dee was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy in life was caring for her family. She loved woodworking crafts, fishing and camping with her husband, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her kindness, strength, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Raymond Daigle; her son, John Dean Daigle; and numerous other loved ones.
Dee is survived by her children, Terri Daigle McNabb and Donald R. Daigle (wife Michelle Landry Daigle). She was the beloved grandmother of Shane Hines, Shaina Daigle, Corey Daigle (partner Jordan Hendrix), Taren Daigle, Chelcie Daigle Langlois (husband John Langlois, III “Trace”), Chance Daigle (wife Hillary Daigle), Collins Daigle (partner Erin Antie), Dale McNabb (partner Angela Chaney), Douglas McNabb (partner Yvette Townsend), and Alisha McNabb Hodge (husband Matthew Hodge). She was blessed with numerous great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her sisters, Charlene LeBlanc (“Baby Sister”), Birdie Landry; sister-in-law, Shirley Cifreo and a host of extended family and friends who loved her dearly.
Pallbearers will be Corey Daigle, Chance Daigle, Collins Daigle, John Langlois III “Trace,” Dale McNabb, Douglas McNabb, and Matthew Hodge.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge, Charlie, Chantel, and Lacie for their compassionate care, and a very special thanks to her caregiver, Shawn.
Dee’s memory will live on through the love she shared and the lives she touched.
A visitation for Jannis will be held Friday, September 5, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at St John the Evangelist, 15208 LA-73, Prairieville, LA 70769, followed by a funeral service from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.
Jannis will be laid to rest in Prairieville Cemetery, 37577 Duplessis Rd, Prairieville, LA.
