ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: MCDANIEL, DIANNA VEAZEY 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Franklin Banner-Tribune, Morgan City Daily Review; St. Mary 
Parish, La.

Died: Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013

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MCDANIEL, DIANNA VEAZEY 
May 5, 1945 — Nov. 9, 2013

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Dianna Veazey McDaniel, affectionately known as “Mimi,” surrendered her battle 
with cancer on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. 
As she was called to her eternal rest, she was surrounded by her daughters in 
the comforts of her Louisiana home.

She was born to the late Amos and Mollie McClearn Veazey on May 5, 1945, in 
Madisonville, Ky.  She attended Hopkinsville High School and then two years of 
college at Austin Peay University. 
From childhood to early adulthood, she traveled the summers to Vicksburg, 
Miss., to visit relatives; it was there she met and married the father of her 
children, Billy McDaniel. 
Dianna was employed by Atwood Chevrolet for 20 years followed by George Carr 
Cadillac for over the next 20 years until she retired in September 2012 to make 
her home in Crowley.  She was recognized many times as “Vicksburg’s Secretary 
of the Year.”
Dianna was most known for her undying devotion to her two daughters whom she 
often referred to as “her life.” 
A true Southern belle at heart, Dianna never met a stranger and attempted to 
always make ones feel welcomed. Although born in Kentucky, “Dixie” was always 
playing in her heart. 
As her girls were members of the University of Mississippi Rebelette Dance 
team, she found herself most often in attendance cheering for them and the Ole 
Miss Rebels. 
Her grandchildren were often told, “I love you to the moon and back.” She truly 
centered her life around her daughters and grandchildren, which are what 
brought her final destination to Louisiana.

She is survived by her daughters, Michelle McDaniel Owens (Kelly) and Angela 
McDaniel Smith (Scott); her sister, Saundra Ann Veazey of Kentucky; brothers, 
Dan Clifton Veazey of South Carolina and Robert Veazey of Kentucky; and Mimi’s 
angels, Grant, Jordan, Brookelyn, Austin, Morgan and Peyton.

A funeral Mass will be held in her honor Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at St. Paul 
Catholic Church in Vicksburg, Miss., and a memorial reception to follow at The 
Corners in Vicksburg. The family invites all friends to attend both services.  

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to St. Michael Catholic 
School, 805 E. Northern Ave., Crowley, LA 70526; Notre Dame High School, 910 N. 
Eastern Ave., Crowley, LA 70526; St. Paul Catholic Church, 713 Crawford St., 
Vicksburg, MS 39180; or to National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel St. Suite 
200, Newton, MA 02458.                               

Her daughters send a special thank you to Dr. Chad Vincent, Dr. Gene Brierre 
and Dr. Peri Prellop, Dr. Ilyas Munshi, along with the American Legion 
Hospital, Oncologics of Morgan City and the Heart of Hospice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

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