Dena Childress David Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dena Childress David, age 76, of Pierce City, MO died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at her home in Pierce City, MO. Dena was born in Union, MS on Tuesday, December 07, 1943. She was the daughter of Mertis and Abbiedeen (McCraw) Butts. Dena spent many years working at Herds Truck Stop, Jump Stop in Monett, waitressing, and bar tending. Dena grew up in a Pentecostal church in Mississippi. She always enjoyed dancing, fishing, camping, and listening to country music. Dena spent many hours gardening and taking care of flowers she had planted. She was known for her beautiful tomatoes. Dena was a wonderful cook. She valued time spent with close friends and thoroughly enjoyed time with her family; she especially enjoyed her grandkids. Surviving are the following: one daughter, Brandi (Jeremy) Krempges of Mt. Vernon, MO; two sons, Charles "Chuck" (Rebecca) Paternostro of Pierce City, MO and Ronnie (Elicia) Edwards of Vancleave, MS; five grandchildren, Calisa, Kieth, Destiny, Aaron, and Kadence; and three great-grandchildren, Jackson, Avery, and baby Colt on the way. She will also be missed by a host of friends, nieces, nephews, and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; twin sons, Timothy & Tony Paternostro; one brother, John A. Butts; and three sisters, Lucille May, Inez Oswalt, and Katherine Butts. Private family interment will occur at the Pierce City Cemetery. A visitation will be held at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO on June 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM. A Celebration of Life Service will follow visitation at 2:30 PM at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO.

Dena Childress David

December 7, 1943 - March 31, 2020

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