Dena Frances Driskell

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Dena Driskell Obituary

Dena Driskell

Greenville

Dena Frances Driskell, 53, of Greenville, passed away peacefully Monday evening, November 7, 2011 after a brief illness.

Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Charles Sloan and Betty Gantt Driskell.

She was a 1976 graduate of Eastside High School, graduate of Anderson College and received her BA from Winthrop University. Dena was very personable and made loyal and devoted friends throughout life. She will be especially missed by her faithful clients at BB&T. She is survived by her loving companion of 21 years, Jim Farmer, of the home; her brother and sister-in-law, Chuck and Chrissy Driskell of Greenville; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Julie and Donald Cisson of Jacksonville, FL, Mary Lynne Driskell of Greenville, Suzanne and Tripp Hayes of Greenville; her very special nieces and nephews, Hattie Hayes, Kaidyn Driskell, Will Hayes, Turner Hayes and Wyatt Driskell; and her many feline friends everywhere.

A service to celebrate Dena's life will be 2:00pm Friday, November 11, 2011 at The Mackey Mortuary with the Reverend Dr. Jimmie Harley officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the mortuary.

Memorials may be made to the Greenville Cancer Society, 113 Mills Avenue, Greenville, SC 29615 or to the Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Road, Greenville, SC 29607.

Condolences and the online guest register may be viewed at www.mackeymortuary.com The Mackey Mortuary.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Greenville News on Nov. 9, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Dena Driskell

13 Entries

December 8, 2011

Dear Driskell family- I am so, so sad to read this news in our church directory. Your family is such a beautiful caring family. A favorite of mine from attending Pendleton Street Baptist . Your parents no doubt are having a fine reunion with her now. But my heart is so heavy for you and for Jim as you miss her dearly. Love you all, Susan Mc

Sarah McAllister-Buice

November 10, 2011

Dena was a wonderful friend and much too good for this earth! She made me laugh every day I knew her and was one of the most thoughtful people I know! We worked together 2 years and I'm truly a better person having known her! I love you Dena and will miss you terribly! I know I'll see you again one day in Heaven!

Leigh Gladden Lalos

November 10, 2011

Dear Julie, Suzanne, Mary Lynne and Chuck, I cannot imagine the depth of your sorrow at the loss of your beloved Dena. Words seems inadequate to express my sorrow to you all. Dena had such a love of life - her quick wit and spontaneous ways made her so loved by so many. She was my college roommate and I remember visiting your home on weekends - how she adored all of you. Dena will always be in my heart. Sent with love and sympathy,
Leigh Gladden Lalos

Holly Traywick

November 10, 2011

I was so sorry to hear about Dena. I have not seen her in a long time, however, I always think of her with a beautiful smile on her face. My prayers go out to her loved ones and family!

Sharon Frazier

November 9, 2011

Dena and I went Anderson College together and I can still see her standing in the dorm rooming laughing about something silly we were talking about. Dena was always a fun person and loved a good "story." My how the years fly by--when I knew her, we were just young girls without a care in the world. Condolences to the family and to the loved ones of Dena...and from all of the comments in the Guest Book, it looks like Dena continued to shine her light in a lot of lives. May she rest in eternal peace and continue to shine her light in Heaven.

November 9, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Our lives have been intertwined with the Driskells for a long time. George worked with Charlie for years and I had the good fortune to teach Chuck and Tripp and to know Suzanne. We love you all.

Linda and George Byrd

Victoria Holland

November 9, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Driskell family. Dena is reunited with her loving parents Charles & Betty now. I'm confident they are celebrating her arrival.

Beth Sarmento

November 9, 2011

Dena was so kind and always had the biggest smile on her face. She was a friend to everyone she met and will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know her.

My thoughts and prayers are with Jim and the entire family.

Beth Donald Sarmento

Audrey Hayes Maxwell

November 9, 2011

I was privelaged to know Dena in several ways...we share the same nieces and nephews whom we love, we worked together, we both shared a love for cooking and food, and she was a friend. Everything that everyone says is true. Dena was always smiling and always made you feel special! She will be greatly missed on this earth. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Audrey Hayes Maxwell

November 9, 2011

Julie, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. God rest her soul. May her memory be forever eternal in your heart.

Your friend,
Joy Batteh-Freiha

Stan Egan

November 9, 2011

Dena was part of a closeknit class. We will always remember her smile and wit. She will be missed and honored by the Class of 76 forever.

Ellen Stubbs

November 8, 2011

Every time I saw Dena, she greeted me with a great smile and was ready for a good laugh. I trust that God has welcomed her with open arms. My love to Jim, Suzanne, Tripp and all the rest.

Lisa Whitfield McGill

November 8, 2011

Dena will miss you greatly and will always remember all the great times we had at EHS,the beach and your great smile and personality. Love you forever!

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