Born Dec. 5, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Horace E. Williams and the late Miriam McGarity Williams Evans. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Cowart; and her brother, Timothy Wayne Williams.
Survivors include her brothers and sisters-in-law, Anthony and Wanda Williams, and Morris and Debra Williams; her sister, Lisa Brewer; and her step-daughter, Deana Smith; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, in the chapel of Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Pastor I.L. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday prior to the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring to make memorial contributions in Denise's honor may send donations to Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 430 Cassville Rd., Cartersville, GA 30120, to help with funeral expenses.
Please join in celebrating Denise's life by visiting www.jenningsfuneralhome.com to share memories and to post tributes.

