Jane E. Deas, PhD

Jane E. Deas, PhD, a world-renowned Microbiologist and Immunologist, passed away at the age of 87 on April 17, 2020. She was born March 9, 1933 in New Orleans to the late Ivy J. Deas and Marie Louise Deas. She is preceded in death by: her parents; her sister, Patricia D. Curry; and her brothers, John Deas, Jr. and Richard A. Deas. She is survived by: her niece, Jane P. Curry; her nephews, Paul A. Deas (Glenda), John F. Deas (Patricia), Matthew G. Deas, Thomas Deas (Roxane), Michael Deas, Rich Deas (Rita), Chris Deas (Kimberly), William M. Curry (Sheryl) and David D. Curry (Sue); her great-nieces, Emily M. Deas (Saurabh), Grace P. Deas, Mary Deas, Samantha Deas and Annabelle Deas; her great-nephews, William H. Deas, Jason P. Deas, Ryan Deas, Oliver Deas, Paul Curry and Michael Curry.

Jane Deas was a professor of Medicine at LSU Medical School and a longtime Parishioner of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She was also a longtime volunteer with the New Orleans Museum of Art. Her accomplishments as a renowned Microbiologist and Immunologist include publications of many peer-reviewed articles in her field. These were important contributions in the fight against infectious disease worldwide. She was an avid traveler who made multiple trips to every continent only excluding Antarctica. She had a deep appreciation for opera, theatre, painting, and gardening. She was a truly wonderful and caring person who leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and grand-nephews. She will be missed by all.

A private Graveside Service was held at Metairie Cemetery on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, officiated by Fr. Joseph Palermo.

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