Denise Anne Willits, a resident of Henryetta, died Nov. 18, 2015 in Henryetta at the age of 61. Denise was born March 18, 1954 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to Robert Dawon and Eljean Caldwell Dawson.
Denise spent most of her younger years in Tulsa and later attended college where she studied health care. Denise later worked as an instructor of Health Care at Heritage College in Wichita, Kansas.
Denise is preceded in death by her mother and her father.
She is survived by her two daughters, Ahava Lilburn of Henryetta and Leota Biggs of Portland, Oregon; by seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; as well as several other extended family and many good friends.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Integrity Funeral Service of Henryetta.