Mrs. Muoi Dang, a beacon of resilience, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at 80, surrounded by loved ones at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Her remarkable journey included a courageous battle against stage IV breast cancer in 2004, followed by a lifelong management of congestive heart failure and multiple hospitalizations. Notably, during the pandemic, she underwent neck surgery with unwavering strength, relying on her medical team while her family offered love and support remotely through FaceTime. Despite a terminal prognosis in 2022, Mrs. Dang defied expectations, living three more years before her body succumbed to multiple organ failure.
Born on March 6, 1945 in Saigon, Vietnam, growing up in a large family with limited means, she left school early to support her family, demonstrating selflessness and dedication from a young age. In 1970, Mrs. Dang married her beloved husband, Mr. Bong Dao, with whom she shared a lifelong partnership filled with love, laughter, and adventure. Though he predeceased her in 2021, his memory remains intertwined with hers.
They welcomed their only child Sara Dao in 1980. In search of a better life, the family migrated to the United States in 1987. Mrs. Dang, embarked on a new journey, diving into the world of hospitality. With dedication and passion, she worked at several hotels before finding her long term home at Grand Hyatt hotel, where she spent over 30 years building lasting relationships and creating memorable experiences.
Her bright smile and warm demeanor will forever be etched in our hearts. Mrs. Dang, will be remembered for her unwavering dedication, and infectious warmth. Her legacy lives on through the countless lives she touched, the memories she created, and the love she shared with family, friends, and colleagues.
Mrs. Dang is survived by her daughter, Sara Dao; her son-in-law, Tito Correa; and her grandchildren, Jaiden and Adrian Correa of Gambrills, Maryland. She is also survived by three sisters and two brothers in Virginia; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law in Virginia; a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law in Vietnam; as well as a large extended family of cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and other beloved relatives.
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