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Denise Nance

1960 - 2020

Denise Nance obituary, 1960-2020, Flint, MI

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1960

DIED

2020

Denise Nance Obituary

Nance, Denise Denise Ann Nance, 60, of Smithville, MO, formerly of Davison, MI, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 after a two-year battle with cancer. Denise was born in Flint, MI on April 8, 1960 to Bobie Joe and Doreen Ann (Hulliberger) Smith. She graduated from Davison High School in Davison, MI in 1978. On May 11, 1989, Denise was united in marriage to Gary Mark Nance. They lived in Davison, MI until 2014, and most recently resided in Smithville, MO. Denise enjoyed the outdoors, maintaining her yard with beautiful flowers, trees, and tending to her garden. Denise also enjoyed going up to northern MI and spending time with her family. Denise was a loving wife, mom, and grandma who will be dearly missed by all. Denise was preceded in death by her mother, Doreen Smith. Denise is survived by her husband Gary Nance; children Danielle Hankinson, Joshua (Allison) Albert and Travis (Molly Ockert) Nance; grandchildren Alexandria Hankinson, Henry and Isabel Albert; father Bobie Smith; sisters Rebecca (Robert Hood) Smith and Carrie (Devin) Schroeder; niece Nichole (Michael) Salzano; nephew Zachary (Jessica Finan) Segur; godchild Anderson (Anna Heinrichs) Segur; great-nephew Hunter Schroeder; other relatives and many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Michigan. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Saint Luke's Foundation Fund attn: Saint Luke's Cancer Institute or Saint Luke's Hospice, 901 E. 104th St, Kansas City, MO 64131. Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO 816-424-6481

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Published by Flint Journal from Jul. 8 to Jul. 12, 2020.

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Shawn Murphy

July 16, 2020

I met Gary and Denise Nance a little over a year ago. I know they loved each other deeply. My wife and I always talked about our marriage and how it would be a blessing to have love for each other like they have when we get older. Denise was a beautiful woman inside and out. She always had a smile on her face and was one of the nicest human beings I have ever met. I am grateful I had a chance to meet such a lady. To Gary and her Kids and Family, my heart goes out to you all. If we had more people like Denise, this world would be a better place. I know where she is at today and I can say with certainty we will see her face again. My thoughts and prayers to the family. I will hold my wife and family close to me in the loving memory of Denise. Thank you Denise for your love on this earth. Until we all meet again in Glory, you will be missed. God bless>>>

Jodi ( Stohon) Kietzman

July 9, 2020

My Sincere condolences to Denises family and friends. She was an amazing lady. Friendly, caring, fun and had a good heart. She was my babysitter. Coolest babysitter ever! ! ( I am a mom of 3 kids now.). As a young kid, she was also my neighbor on Irish Road in Davison, MI. Her family was so kind- I remember playing outside, swimming in her parents pool. She ( and her family) brought laughter and joy to those around her! As I grew older, every time I ran into her somewhere she always had that friendly, caring smile and we had a nice conversation. She was a blessing to the Stohon family. She will be missed. My condolences to her husband, kids, grandchildren and her dad, Bobbie, sisters, Becky and Chrissy. God blessed us all with Denise! I hope it comforts you to know that she touched many lives with her presence. Wishing you comfort through her loss. Prayers to you all.
Sincerely, Jodi ( Stohon) Kietzman

Marleen Defever Verlhac

July 9, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dennis Hammond

July 8, 2020

A beautiful soul who's suffering is done. R.I.P. my friend.

Angie (Hulliberger) Yim

July 8, 2020

My Cousin, Denise, was the most beautiful soul- both inside and out! I thoroughly enjoyed our phone conversations and our personal notes back and forth, to catch up after so many years. She was so full of love for her family, for life, and for the Lord. She made a habit of putting others first. She inspired me in so many ways, and I am truly blessed to have been a part of Denises life here on Earth. She will be missed, yet I celebrate that she has eternal life in Heaven!

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