Dena Messer Obituary
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Dena was a former labor and delivery nurse's aid at the Knox County Hospital and Baptist Health Corbin. She was also a member of the Dripping Springs Baptist Church. Dena enjoyed shopping trips and taking care of her many cats and dogs.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Messer.
Survivors include her loving brother, Tip Anthony Messer of Cannon; several aunts and uncles; among other loved ones and dear friends.
Her funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Friday, April 4 at 1 P.M. with Rev. Dewayne Smith and Rev. Ricky Broughton officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Callebs Creek Cemetery.
Friends may visit at the funeral home Friday after 11 A.M. until the funeral hour.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home. Send a condolence to the family of DENA MESSER.
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Margie messer
April 2, 2025
Love you dena one day when the lord comes back all our family will be united.Rest in peace love you
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