Dena Childress David

Dena Childress David, 76, of Pierce City, passed away March 31, 2020, at her home in Pierce City. She was born in Union, Miss. Dec. 7, 1943 to Mertis and Abbiedeen Butts. She spent many years working at Herds Truck Stop, Jump Stop in Monett, waitressing and bartending.
Surviving are the following: daughter, Brandi (Jeremy) Krempges of Mt. Vernon; sons, Charles (Rebecca) Paternostro of Pierce City and Ronnie (Elicia) Edwards of Vancleave, Miss.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and a host of friends, nieces, nephews and many cousins. She was preceded in death by: her parents; twin sons, Timothy & Tony Paternostro; brother, John A. Butts; and sisters, Lucille May, Inez Oswalt, and Katherine Butts.
A private family interment will occur at the Pierce City Cemetery. There will be a celebration of life service at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City. Details will be given at a later date so check back for information after the corona virus restrictions are lifted. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.