Denise Kay Stewart, 69, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

Born November 24, 1953 in Michigan, Denise was the daughter of Yevonne Collins, who preceded her in death.

Denise is survived by two sons, Danny Stewart of Kirksville and Darren Smith of Washington state; four daughters, Jennifer Magruder of Kirksville, Becky Penn of Kirksville, Mary Cameron of Iowa, and Shanon Stewart of Kirksville; twenty grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

She was a member of the Kirksville Moose Lodge and enjoyed crafting.

It was Denise's wish to be cremated, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.