reading, collecting oil lamps, bartending and playing scrabble. Denise had a lifelong love of animals, she especially loved horses and Boston Terriers. She looked forward to Halloween every year and usually enjoyed the tricks of the holiday more than the treats. She spent many hours watching her children and grandchildren participate in various activities.
Her family includes her companion of over 22 years, Pat Lafollette; her five children, Brandy Pitts of Beacon, Angela (Luke)Parson of Beacon, Paul (Kristen) Feeney of Oskaloosa, Kate Feeney (Ryan Hynick) of Eddyville, and Dan Jackson of Oskaloosa; five grandchildren, Jacque Terrell, Tramanda Jackson, Adien Feeney, Logan Feeney, and Quintyn Feeney; her father, Paul Lewis of Oskaloosa; two brothers, Mike (Ellen) Lewis of Rose Hill, and Bill (Shannon) Lewis of Beacon; a sister and her husband, Diane (Brett) Else of Oskaloosa; many nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Matthew Dean Lewis; and her animals, Hope, Hoover, Snuffles and her horse Luckey.
She was preceded in death by her mother Mary Lewis; and a brother, Jim Lewis.
A memorial service will be held Monday, September 24, 2018, at 1 p.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Pastor Mike Sinnett officiating. As was Denise's wish her body has been cremated. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. The family will be at the Bates Funeral Chapel on Monday from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to MHP Hospice.
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