Denise Anne Willits, a resident of Henryetta, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 18, 2015 in Henryetta at the age of 61. Denise was born on March 18, 1954 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to Robert Dawon and Eljean Caldwell Dawson. Denise spent most of her younger years in Tulsa and later attended college where she studied health care. Denise later worked as an instructor of Health Care at Heritage College in Wichita, Kansas. Denise had many passions and loved spending time with her pet dog. Most of all, Denise loved family time. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother and she will be fondly remembered by many. Denise is preceded in death by her mother and her father. She is survived by her two daughters, Ahava Lilburn of Henryetta and Leota Biggs of Portland, Oregon; by seven very special grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; as well as several other extended family and many good friends. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Integrity Funeral Service of Henryetta.