Desiree Bane Obituary (1959 - 2026)

Desiree Bane, age 67, passed away peacefully in Statesboro, Georgia. She was born January 30, 1959, in Albany, Georgia to Margie and Joe Applegate. Because her father served in the United States Marine Corps, Desiree spent much of her childhood moving from place to place, an experience that helped shape her adventurous spirit. As a young adult, she continued to travel and explore, carrying with her a curiosity about people and the world that never left her. In 1988, she married the love of her life, Daniel Bane, with whom she built a family and a lifetime of memories. Desiree devoted much of her professional life to medical transcription, word processing, and paralegal work. She was truly a jack of all trades, intelligent, capable, and endlessly resourceful. Desiree was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Bane; her parents, Margie and Joe Applegate; her brothers, Wayne and Joe; and two beautiful nieces. She leaves behind a loving family who will cherish her memory: her daughters, Danielle (Steve), Deidre (Jamal), and Hannah; her son, Joshua (Tabitha); her sisters, April (Pamela), Vicki (Eddie), and Margie (Jeff); her brother-in-law, Stanley; as well as her niece and nephew. She was especially devoted to her grandchildren, Jeff, Gracelynn, Aubree, Mia, and Emma, whom she loved more than anything in the world. A strong believer in God and the Christian faith, Desiree felt called to share her beliefs with everyone she met. She never met a stranger and often struck up conversations wherever she went, leaving people feeling seen, heard, and welcomed. She was quirky, kind, personable, and full of life, someone whose warmth and humor made lasting impressions. She found joy in the simple things: a cold cream soda, all types of music (especially classic rock, blues, and gospel), laughter with family, and time spent with her grandchildren. Desiree lived a life that was wild, adventurous, faith-filled, and loving. She will be remembered for her big heart, her strong spirit, and her ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Her legacy lives on in the family she loved and in the lives she touched. Memorial services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers and other memorial contributions, the family asks that you make contributions in memory of Desiree Bane to one of the following organizations: Brain Injury Association of America P.O. Box 7416 Merrifield, VA 22116-7416 https://biausa.org/support/donate-your-way Neve Michael Children's Village 1 HaTsfira St Pardes Hanna-Karkur, Israel 3702201 https://nevemichael.com/get-involved/ Please keep the family of Ms. Desiree Bane in your thoughts and prayers during their time of bereavement. Matthew H. Lovett & Son's Funeral Home, LLC is in charge of final arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online register book, express online condolences, send flowers or other memorial gifts via our website.