Denise Faith McConnell was born on May 19th, 1951 at Great Falls Air Force Base, Great Falls, Montana. She left this earth on December 22nd, 2016 to join the Angel’s Choir.
Being the daughter of an educator, she lived in many small towns in Missouri, but she always called Carthage home. She was a 1971 graduate of Scotland County High School in Memphis, Missouri and Seymour Beauty Academy, Seymour, Missouri in 1972. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will leave an enormous hole in our hearts.
Denise was a skilled seamstress, serious collector of “Her Stuff”, and the best cook in Missouri. She loved her pets and spent many hours fostering orphaned newborn kittens and puppies for the Carthage Humane Society.
Denise was united in marriage with Darrell McConnell on May 5th, 1973 in Carthage. They were blessed with four children: Rachel McConnell, Jessica McConnell, Elisabeth (Tim) Snethen, and Richard (Steffanie) McConnell all of Carthage. Plus numerous “partly go” kids and grandkids.
Denise is survived by her husband Darrell, four children and nine grandchildren: Kristian McConnell, Heather Moorehouse, Landon McConnell, Jordan McConnell, Elijah Mazariegos, Isabelle Snethen, Jayden McConnell, Avery Snethen and Nicole Owens. Her parents Norman and Cleva Knight of Carthage. Two brothers Mark (Linda) Knight of Joplin, and Douglas (Glenda) Knight of Lamar. Also many many aunts and uncles, cousins and friends that she loved, and loved her in return.
The body has been sent for cremation and a celebration of her life is planned at a later date. The family asks that donations be made to the Carthage Humane Society in her name. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Will miss our chats and views. Blessed trip Denise.
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