OBITUARY
Althea Daigre
January 28, 1945 – February 8, 2021
Despite being a world traveler, Althea belonged to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born to Viola and Glenn Holomon in 1945. Althea Graduated from McKinley High and became a member of the "class of 62" nineteen years after her mothers "class of 43". While a student at Southern University she decided to marry her sweetheart Lawrence Daigre ( Maurice) on May 2, 1964. Thus, becoming an army wife, mother and banker.
On January 2, 1969 her beloved son Lawrence M. Daigre Jr. was born at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.
Whenever it was time for the family to move, friend would ask what she was going to do at the next assignment, Her reply would always be; If there is a bank out there, bold enough to hire a smart, tough black woman that's where I will be.
Upon her husbands military retirement in 1985 the family moved to Fort Worth where she accepted a position at Bank1one and subsequently Chase and Citi Bank.
Mrs. Daigre is a 40 year member of Sigma Phi Gamma.
She was preceded in death by her mother Viola, Her son Lawrence Jr., her loving aunt and uncle Sedonia and Papa Joe Lewis.
Althea is survived by her husband Maurice, her 2 God-songs Albert(Diane) and Nicholis Brick, God-daughter Andrea O'Neal Gilesly of Schenectady New York.
She leaves many cousins and friends.
Services
| 4 March |
Graveside Service1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DFW National Cemetery |
Memories
Althea Daigre
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ADD A MEMORYReva Childers
February 25, 2021
Althea will be truly missed by so many.
I have been blessed to have her as a Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Sister and to be able to call her Friend.
Praying for Comfort and Peace for her husband and family
LaTrece Miller
February 25, 2021
I’ll miss you much, til we meet again!
My condolences and prayers are with you (Mr. Maurice) and the family.
Dianne Brock
February 24, 2021
Momma, I am so heartbroken that you’re gone, I’m gonna miss hearing you tell me Save, save this could be you. Meaning I can retire one day and go on all those trips with u, brad, Mary etc. After constantly calling and texting and no response it never cross my mind that you would be gone. I’m gonna check on Dad and Chuck will keep in touch as well. It hurts so bad and all I do is cry and play my voice mail u last left me with. Hey baby just wanna hear your voice, momma miss u. OMG this hurts. I’m gonna keep praying for God to give me strength to endure the pain I feel. My birthday is Friday and just to know I’m not gonna get a call from you makes it harder. I Love u so much and you’re forever be in my heart. Your daughter Dianne and God sons Chuck and Nick.
VENIDA BANKS
February 24, 2021
Mrs. Althea was my supervisor at Bank one. I remember her giving the team the coolest Christmas gifts. She also took the team out for dinner once a month her treat. Mrs. Althea spoiled us. Then after years passed by she had one of the ex coworkers to contact us and again invited us for dinner her treat. I would always brag on her. She was so kind and always had her team's back. She will be missed. So honored to know her.
Sue Witt
February 24, 2021
Althea was one of the most unique friends I’ve ever encountered. She always had a story to tell. Althea will be missed by all that loved her.
Delores Evans
February 24, 2021
It saddens my heart to hear of Mrs. Althea passing. I worked under her at Bank One. She was truly a beautiful, sweet person, very generous and had a fun personality. She will be deeply missed. My prayers go out to her husband and family.
William Weaver
February 24, 2021
First I want to start by saying something that I had never told Althea, matter of fact I just found out about this terrible news and sent the same thing to her phone via text.
"I LOVE YOU"!!!!!
Athea was my boss for a number of years at citi and made us all feel like family. She was my second mom!!
I'm lost and broken from all of this but want one thing to be heard and understood. Althea, you will be missed immensely and that McKensie and I LOVE YOU!
thank you for everything!!
William Weaver & bugs!
LaTrece Miller
February 24, 2021
I’ll miss you much, til we meet again!
My condolences and prayers are with you and the family.
Gail Hamil
February 23, 2021
I am still in shock and disbelief at the loss of this beautiful lady. My heart goes out to Maurice and family. You were loved dearly Althea by so many and you will be forever missed. 💛
Linda Wilson
February 23, 2021
This is so hard to believe. I always called you world Traveler and would tell you I want to grow up and be like you.
I could always pick your brain when I wanted to learn more about our grandparents and their siblings and parents.
Wow, there's no one left now.
As someone else said, fly high cousin.
Till we meet again.
Nichelle James
February 23, 2021
Deepest sympathy to Maurice and the family. I will miss you Althea, You were so kind and loving. You were my Teedie through Dianne. You got to travel the world and retire in peace. Fly high my friend, until we meet again.....