There aren’t enough words to share what Danny meant to me and my family, both professionally and personally. His spirit and influence will remain unmatched at Spelman College. It was an honor to be under his tutelage for 33 years. For those he left to carry on, we were trained well. Rest well my, dear friend.
-- Rhonda L. Honegan
I will never forget that wonderful smile and joyful spirit. Just being in your presence lifted me. It was a pleasure working with you in the AUC over the years. I will miss you, my friend.
-- Lance Dunnings
Danny Flannigan was a very dear colleague. I have known him all of my adult life at Spelman College. Danny began his career at Spelman very young just like me and I saw his progression through the institution as a model to follow. His keen financial insights, strict budget management and sometimes devilish sense of humor have framed my interactions with him over the years. At Spelman, many of us are like family through good and bad times, Danny was family and it goes without saying that he is one whose indelible imprint upon Spelman College is long lasting and irreplaceable. He will be missed.
-- Cynthia Neal Spence
I first met Danny through his affiliation with the 100 Black Men of Atlanta Inc. Danny was a member and I worked for the organization for many years. Danny was always kind and professional, but could make you laugh instantly. Working with him at Spelman has been a continued pleasure and his presence and influence will be greatly missed.
-- Karen D. Roberts
I will remember Danny Flanigan as a warm, brilliant, and funny colleague, who had incredible integrity and had a talent for getting to the heart of the matter. He was incredibly supportive of my work as a professor, scientist and later as an administrator -- I learned so much from him. He was never shy about telling me what he thought I was doing right and what he thought I was doing wrong, and I appreciated hearing both views from him, because I knew that it came with only my best interests at heart. I am deeply saddened by his passing, and am forever grateful for the privilege of having worked with him throughout my time at Spelman.
-- Dolores Bradley-Brennan
Deepest sympathy to the family. I pray that God will keep His loving arms around you and give you strength and comfort.
-- Hattie Moore
Spelman was my first board, and remains my great philanthropic love. Danny introduced me to budgets as reflections of values, and buildings needing to be worthy of the students they served. His impact is immeasurable, as is the sadness of his loss. Only Spelman, Danny’s family, and his friends deserved such a wonderful being.
-- Valerie Rockefeller
Danny was my best colleague ever and loyal friend. The best CFO a provost could have, he always found funds for projects for the faculty and discussed it to understand just why they were needed. We will miss his humor, optimism, and generous spirit. Rest in peace, my friend.
-- Johnnella Butler