Ann Lamar “Dee Dee” Switzer Reilly, Death | Obituary – Ann Lamar “Dee Dee” Switzer Reilly age 87 sadly passed away, Reilly was a community leader who dedicated her life to philanthropy in Louisiana and used her imaginative spirit to tap into the “secret superpowers” of children, died Saturday of natural causes at her East Baton Rouge Parish home. She was 87.
Better known as Dee Dee among friends and family, she and her husband helped create the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs at LSU’s Manship School, among a long list of contributions to the capital region and the state.
Friends described Reilly as a “ringmaster of fun and frivolity” — the heart and soul of any party — but also as someone who stressed the importance of corralling a wide range of voices into political discourse. She also wasn’t afraid to bring up not-oft-discussed topics and advocated for women’s health and equity.
We are never ready to say goodbye forever even though we know it is a part of life. This day our hearts are heavy for losing someone so special, but as we mourn your death, we also celebrate your life. Rest in peace.
It always seems like we have all the time in the world, only to realize how fleeting it really is. I wish we had more time to do and say the things we saved for later which along with you is gone forever. I promise to keep you alive in my memories.
Even in death, you are still loved and forever will be. You have touched the hearts of so many who owe you a lifetime of gratitude. We are not saying goodbye forever but goodbye for now. I pray you to find peace and rest wherever you are.
We express our sympathy and deepest condolences to Reilly’s family today and in the days, weeks, months, and years that are to come as they cope with her passing. May her soul rest in peace.
“Dee Dee” Reilly was a giant in Louisiana’s philanthropic community. No one supported the @ManshipSchool with more enthusiasm — and with as little ego — as “Dee Dee” (along with the rest of her amazing, generous family). Rest in Peace. https://t.co/cawNdbGNrg
— ROBERT MANN (@RTMannJr) July 20, 2020
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