Denise was born on December 31st 1966, in Prestonsburg Kentucky to Amos and Gabriele Patton. 

They moved to Florida in 1983, and she went on to find the love of her life Donnie in 1985. They were married in 1985 and welcomed their son Jacob in 1991. 

She is survived by her Husband Donnie of 38 years, their son Jacob (Maranda) , her grandchildren Josie and Judd. Her sisters Barb (John) Via and Sonya (Barry) Raber, her brother-in-law David (Robin) Meloy and sister-in-law Paula Meloy. Her nieces and nephews Nick, Adam, Dustin, Brett, Kassi, Dominique, Heath, Mandi, Rebekah, Jack, Branden and Ben and her great nieces and nephews. 

She loved the Tennessee Mountains, Christmas and singing with the Praise and Worship group at Church. 

She is preceded in death by her Father Amos Patton, her sister Caroline Combs and her Father and Mother-in-law David and Virgina Meloy. 

Within Twenty-Four Hours of losing Denise, her mom Gabriele met her in heaven.

Pallbearers: Jacob Meloy, Colt Gay, Josh Clark, Shelley Steed, Joby Gay, Roho Rowan, Danny Pickard, and Blake Rewis.

Officiated by: Shari Lacey, Dave and Amy Harper