On July 13th, Laci received her driver's permit and chose to be an organ donor.  Little did we know 1 month later she would save the lives of 6 people.

• Heart                     11 year old girl
• Right Kidney        15 year old girl
• Left Kidney           58 year old man
• Right Lung            66 year old woman
• Left Lung              57 year old woman
• Liver                      16 year old girl
  
     She was a Sophomore at Comeaux High School and was an "Honor Student" with a 4.0 GPA.  Laci was a Junior Varsity Cheerleader and was an active member of the Beta Club.  The following article was written by Anna Helm and appeared in the school newspaper in November, 2006.

 


 


The following is a poem given to us from the Comeaux High School Cheerleaders.

When we have a hard day,
And it seems everyone is in a bad mood,
Without even saying a word,    
We just look around and say, "What would Laci do?" 

She never liked us to fight,
She longed for us to work together,
Everyday she gave us her all,    
In long practices and games with bad weather.

She was the perfect picture of a friend,
She had cheerleading down to an art,
We will always keep her spot open in our cheers,
And keep her name forever in our hearts.


     Laci was a student of dance for 12 years at Sugar -n- Spice Dance Academy.  She competed and performed in the Bahama's, Disney World, Myrtle Beach, New York and various cities in Louisiana.  Her grace and love of dance will be missed greatly.

                                                         

Sugar 'n Spice Dance School dedicated their 2007 Dance Revue to Laci.  This would have been Laci's 13th dance revue.  I know she was with with me, Lexi and all her dancing buddies on stage.  Her grace and love of dance was missed by many.  Please visit her legacy page to read about the dancing school's dedication to Laci and view the video of the dance performed in her memory. 

May, 2008
Lace, don't worry I didn't forget your 14 roses!  I hope you dance with the Angels always.  I just wish I could see it.

    Laci was a positive and kindhearted person.  Always known for her loving and caring ways.   She was a great friend to many and put her heart into everything she did.  She will always be remembered for her hard work and dedication.  Anyone who knew Laci will remember how special she was from the moment they met her.  Laci's polite and quiet nature always drew compliments from many.  Always smiling, she strived to help others and make those around her happy.

Although Laci's life was short, she lived it to the fullest.  She leaves behind a lasting impression in many hearts and will be greatly missed by her family, friends and those whose lives she briefly touched.  We are very proud of her and the life she lived.  We will love and remember her forever.

Laci is a now a "Special Angel" to many.

   





 
 

    






                    



You never said you're leavin
You never said goodbye
You were gone before I knew i
And only God knew why.

A million times I needed you
A million times I cried.
If love along could have saved you
You never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly
In death I love you still
In my heart you hold a place.
That nobody could ever fill.

It broke my heart to lose you
But you didn't go alone
For part of me went with you,
The day God took you home.
 
~ Author Unknown~



                                





                          


   

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  Please read Laci's Story on:
  http://www.westga.edu/~wmaples/taquino_lisa.html
  
  Please see Laci's Photo Albums:  Laci's Life and Laci's Dancing Album
  
  
  Please honor Laci by lighting a candle in her memory.
  
  
     
  
                                             
  
  
  
  Laci & Nate are on their journey together in Heaven.  They started their journey exactly 24 hours apart.  Both suffered from AVM's.
  
  The graphic's in this section were done for Laci by Nate's mom.  Thanks Denise, you & your family have a special place in our hearts.
  
   
   
  
  
   
  
  
    I know in my heart Laci & Nate are Heavenly Friends! 
  
  Please visit Nate's site:
  
  http://www.natepannell.memory-of.com
  
               
  
  
   
  
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  Never in a million years did I ever dream I would be making a memorial site for one of my daughters.  My girls & I loved being creative and often worked on various projects together.  I cherish the quality time that provided us, memories I will never forget. 
  
  Laci - Even though this is not what I want to be doing for you ~ I hope you like your site and I promise you will never be forgotten.  I pray you are happy and watching over us!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Laci Car Stickers & Memory Bracelets
  
  At the top right corner of this page you can email me and I will be happy to get one to you.