Denise Ann Howard was born Sept. 21, 1961, to Joyce and Stewart Howard. Shortly after her birth, Denise was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. The doctor told her parents that a child with Down Syndrome would not live long and would not accomplish much. Despite the doctors words, Denise graduated from Daviess County High School, she became a Special Olympian, a Beauty pageant queen, and worked many jobs in the community. She was a participant in to The Max Behavior Therapy.
Denise loved bowling, movies, dancing, and chocolate. She was funny, stubborn, daring, gave great hugs, always the center of attention, and never forgot a birthday.
Denise was preceded in death by her father Stewart and mother Joyce. She is survived by her brothers Bobby (Donna) Howard, David (Renee) Howard, sisters Tina (Jody) Carmack and Kim (Shannon) Hovious. Her beloved nephews -Dustin, Shawn, Matthew, Elijah, Tyler, Mitchell, Griffin, and nieces – Lacey, Brittany, Lauren, Emily, Ruby Grace, & Lola. Many Aunts, Uncles & cousins. And her devoted caregivers Nema and Mike Blair.
Denise was loved deeply and will be missed fiercely.
In honor of Denise donations can be made to GRADSA P.O. Box 2031 Owensboro, Ky 42302. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the funeral home.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Miss Howard. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of Denise Ann Howard and sign her virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.