Florene Denson

Kindhearted, compassionate, a Christian, teacher, great cook and baker, a lover of her family and friends, Florene loved children and was enthusiastic about their learning. She was a dedicated teacher for 40 years. Her students and their parents loved and respected her. Florene was a dedicated caregiver for her parents, aunts, sisters, and even people in the community for many years. She had a loving heart and gifted spirit for caring for the sick. Her parents instilled strong Christian values in their children. As a result, Florene confessed hope in Christ at an early age, under the Pastorship of the late Rev. Kimble, and was baptized and united with Mount Moriah M.B. Church in Pickens, Mississippi. Florene was a faithful member, Church Treasurer, Usher, Choir Member and served in various other ministries, such as, working with the youth of the church, a resolute Sunday School teacher and Youth Coordinator for many years. She was a member of the National/MS Teachers Association. Florene attended high school at Richland Vocational High School in Pickens, Mississippi, and graduated from Saints Academy in Lexington, Mississippi. Following graduation, she attended Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, Mississippi, where she obtained her BS degree in Elementary Ed. She further her education at University of Southern Mississippi where she obtained her Master of Science Degree and Specialist Degree from Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi. Florene began her teaching career at Canton Public School, Canton, MS, and continued her teaching career at Goodman-Pickens Elementary School. After a long tenure at Goodman-Pickens, she retired with a total of 40 years of dedicated service. Florene peacefully passed away on June 18th, 2023, due to dementia problem, at the Wilson Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her brothers & nephew: CL, Jimmie & Jerome. She was preceded in death by her father and Mother: Jimmie and Julia Denson, Sr.; her sisters, Johnetta Falls, Fannie Jane Johnson, and Emma Jean Denson; her brothers Calvin Denson, John M. Denson, Warren Denson, Harrington Denson, Jimmie Denson, Jr.; and her son, Horatio Denson. Her memory will be cherished by her sister Gladys Denson-Taylor, Louisville, Mississippi; two dedicated brothers: C.L. Denson, Endicott, New York, Jimmie, (Marla) Denson, Mitchellville, Maryland; a nephew, Jerome (Brenda) Johnson, Chantilly, VA; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In Lieu of flowers, please donate to: Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church C/O Sam Chambers POB 2 Pickens, MS 39146

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Florene Denson

May 4, 1939 - June 18, 2023