Denise Derbes Miller

1965 - 2020

Denise Derbes Miller obituary, 1965-2020, Grand Isle, LA

Denise Derbes Miller

1965 - 2020

BORN

1965

DIED

2020

Denise Miller Obituary

Visit the Legacy Remembers website to view the full obituary.
Denise Derbes Miller, 55, resident of Grand Isle, Louisiana, loving wife, daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020, in New Orleans, Louisiana. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church, Grand Isle, LA followed by burial in the church cemetery. Denise was born June 7, 1965, at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She grew up in Richmond, Virginia, where she enjoyed roller skating and school gymnastics. Later Denise moved to Baton Rouge, LA, where she attended Broadmoor High School, then moved to Blacksburg, Virginia, then Eau Claire, Wisconsin, back to Baton Rouge and Central, then to LaPlace before falling in love with Grand Isle and settling there with her husband. Denise is survived by her husband Larence "Booty" Miller as well as her sisters Sherry Gott and partner Deb Mowe, Debra Bialkowski, and Jennifer Derbes. She leaves behind niece Monica Derbes, stepmother Janice Derbes, Uncle Burt and Aunt Frankie Fare, and cousin Candace Derbes. She was preceded in death by her father Claud Derbes, her mother Sherry Fare Gott and her step-father Charles Gott. Denise was the sweetest, kindest, most loving person I ever met, I look forward to seeing you in Heaven. – Husband, Booty. Any prayers, comments or help with final expenses send to: Larence Miller, P.O. Box 1117, Grand Isle, LA 70358. Services by Falgout Funeral Home Galliano.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Denise's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Denise Miller's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Denise Miller's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?