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DeNae Nash Obituary
DeNae Nash
June 3, 1999 - November 24, 2020
DeNae Nash, 21, of Ames, formerly of Waterloo, died on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the University of Chicago Medical Center. DeNae was born on June 3, 1999 in Rock Island, IL, to Jerry Nash and Jaquel Cook.
She graduated from East High School in 2018. DeNae attended Kansas City Community College and was currently attending Des Moines Area Community College playing Women's Basketball for both schools. DeNae Nash worked at the Wal-Mart Store in Boone.
Anytime DeNae walked into a room she drew in everyone with her radiant smile. She was sassy, spunky, and full of life.
She never met a stranger and was always there to do anything for her friends, family, and coworkers. She was loyal and loving with the most beautiful soul. DeNae loved her family, friends, and cat Piper with all her heart. Although she wasn't on this earth long, she made an impact on so many people's lives with a flash of her contagious smile, positive attitude or comforting words. As a final act of selflessness, DeNae donated her organs and tissue so others could live.
She is survived by her mother, Jaquel (William) Sherrod, Douglasville, GA; her father, Jerry (Linda) Nash, Waterloo; maternal grandmother, Joyce Cook, Las Vegas; paternal grandmother, Mary Denton, Waterloo; paternal grandfather, Eddie Denton, Waterloo; siblings: Kyra Rackley, New York, Jaron Nash, Des Moines, and Jerra Nash, Asia Nash, Leighton Nash, Mineisha Ford, and Ebony Cook, all of Waterloo. DeNae Nash is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jack D. Cook.
Services: 3:00 PM on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Locke Funeral Home, Waterloo. The family will greet friends from 1:00 PM until services. Masks are required, social distancing with a limit of 15 people at a time prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Gift of Hope.org. Visit www.LockeFuneralHome.com.
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PATRICIA DAVIS
November 23, 2023
Remembering, DeNae, your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
william Sherrod
December 26, 2022
Denae.
It feels like yesterday we were laughing and washing the car or just going fishing. We will you so much and another Christmas goes by with a massive gap in our lives. Don't worry Piper is piper and doing the things he does but we know he misses you.
Love William and Jaquel
PATRICIA a DAVIS
November 26, 2021
Just thinking about how much of a beautiful young lady De'Nae was always smiling. Continous prayers to you Jaquel and Bo. My thoughts are with you.
Rita Davenport
December 2, 2020
DeNae was a beautiful young woman who was a part of the community at DMACC, Boone Campus. I was happy to assist her with her academic plans. May she RIP. Deepest condolences and prayers to DeNae's family. May God give you peace and strength during this difficult time.
Joan Brus
December 2, 2020
Oh, DeNae! I am in disbelief and beyond saddened. My sincere condolences to you Jaquel, and DeNae's entire family. I was DeNae's 1st grade teacher and remember so well her smile, kindness, and radiance. She remembered me at Christmas with a special Starbucks mug for several years after she was my student. I think of her as I use them each Christmas. Even as a young child she left a lasting impression on me. May God walk with you and sustain you in your grief.
Tara Elliott
December 2, 2020
My prayers are you all during this difficult time. May you all be wrapped in God's love and peace. May God's strength carry you and His light guide you through.
Beatrice Walker
December 2, 2020
Dear Jaquel and Jerry,
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am to hear about DeNae. My deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your entire family. May your beautiful memories sustain and bring comfort to you during this difficult time.
Jessie king lisle
December 2, 2020
LOVE YOU JERRY NASH''MAY GOD BE WITH YOU''SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GIRL'' LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU''RIP TO YOUR DAUGHTER''
Dennis and Dawn Holmes
December 1, 2020
We loved DdeNae with all of our hearts. We will miss you. Our thoughts, prayers, and love go out to Joyce and family.
PATRICIA DAVIS
November 30, 2020
Rest in peace....Jenae
marvin spencer
November 30, 2020
Jerry and Linda, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful and gifted daughter. You will remain in my prayers.
Aaron Banks
November 29, 2020
Sympathy goes out to my nephew Jerry Nash and family on the lost of your daughter. May God bless and keep you all in this time of unimaginable pain.
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