Denise Banks Obituary

Denise Ann Bauer Banks, 64, of New Orleans, La., passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Denise was born on May 31, 1959 to Ernest Leo Bauer and Ingeborg Emmy Lueck Bauer (originally from Berlin, Germany) of New Orleans. She was a graduate of St. James Major Grammar School and Seton High school, where she made life time friends (Cheryl, Ann, Lamar, Juana and too many to list). She also graduated with a degree in Business from the University of New Orleans (UNO). Before and after graduation she was employed at UNO, where she loved interacting with the students, encouraging them that if she could do it (graduate) then so can they. She loved participating in door decorating, Halloween costume contest and any and all activities at UNO. In 2009, Denise met the love of her life Bobby and they wed on December 13, 2014. Denise and Bobby loved to go antiquing, flea market, yard and estate sales. They also enjoyed going to the Casino, out to eat, movies but most of all staying home watching TV and cuddling. Denise is preceded in death by her husband Robert T. Banks (Bobby 05/26/1948 – 05/10/2019) and her parents. Denise is survived by her sister Darlene Wagner (Don) and her brother David Bauer (Jill), her two nieces Jennifer Hardin (David) and Danielle Patrick (Will). Her great niece Emma Ray Patrick and great nephew Cole Patrick, Her fur babies Dixie and Rodee. She is also survived by four Godchildren, Shannon, Shelby, Wilson and Sophia, numerous cousins, Bobby's daughters Bobbie Gail and Kimberly, and extended family and friends. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., NO, 70124, from 10 am – 11 am at which time a memorial mass for Denise and Bobby will take place. Interment will take place following the service. The family invited you to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at www.greenwoodfh.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests to have masses said, donation to ARNO, PetSmart or a charity of your choice.