Donna Wentworth Brian

Donna Wentworth Brian peacefully passed away at her home on February 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 11, 1962, in Hammond, Louisiana. Donna grew up in Baton Rouge where she attended Belaire High School and played the clarinet in the marching band. She loved planning the "Class of 1980" reunions for the past forty-four years. As a fun-loving soul, she often spoke of her favorite childhood memory of riding dirt bikes with her father. Donna formed relationships that lasted a lifetime and enjoyed spending quality time with each of her treasured friends. A natural born hostess with a love for all things glitter and gold, Donna was always entertaining, decorating and party planning for friends and family. Donna was also a well-loved member of the Ruffino's team and was always a joy to have around both the office and the restaurant. Her latest passion was remodeling the country home of her grandparents in Darlington, Louisiana for the future enjoyment of her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed entertaining and having cookouts in the yard, just as her grandparents did. She was a long-time parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Church, spending many years as a devoted volunteer for the school, including serving as a member of the OLOM School Board. She was also a member of the Catholic High School Mothers' Club and volunteered at St. Joseph's Academy. In honor of her service, she was a recipient of The Diocese of Baton Rouge Mother Seton Award. Of all her life experiences, Donna's greatest reward was her beautiful, thirty-five year marriage to her devoted husband, Frank, and the family that they built together. She found her calling in motherhood with a passion for caring for her children. She was a beautiful example of an unwavering faith in God and a powerful relationship with the Blessed Mother and all of the Saints and Angels. She will always be remembered as a compassionate and selfless daughter, wife, friend and, above all, mother. Donna is survived by her husband, Frank Brian, and her beloved children: Aynsley Brian Scheuermann (Chandler), Grant "Tick" Brian (Anna Catherine) and Briggs Brian (Victoria Byrd), as well as by her grandson, Graham Scheuermann, to whom she was affectionately known as "Goldie." Graham brought Donna an immeasurable amount of joy. Donna is also survived by her mother Camille Courtney Wentworth and sister, Michelle Vince Johnston (Richard). She was preceded in death by her father, Wayland Wentworth. The Brian Family would like to thank the physicians, nurses and staff at the Woman's Hospital Cancer Pavilion and The Hospice of Baton Rouge team. In addition, a special thank you to Father Cleo Milano, Father Charbel Jamhoury, Father Mark Beard, Donna's sister-in-law, Renee Brian and countless other family members and friends who selflessly devoted their time to caring for and praying for Donna. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Woman's Hospital Foundation, The Hospice of Baton Rouge or Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church (Baton Rouge, La) with visitation from 1:00-3:00 PM followed by mass at 3:00 PM. Burial to follow at the Our Lady of Mercy Garden of Peace.