Denise Leann Rivera 47, of Alexander, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2014 after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 12, 1967 to Diane and Furman Rivera in L.A, CA. Denise was a very loving mother and was very loyal to her family and friends. She loved spending time with her family and friends especially her grand babies, they all were the apple of her eye.
Denise is preceded in death by her father, Skippy Rivera; step father, Kenneth Wilcox; one son, Daniel Rivera; two brothers, Michael Lawler and Danny Rivera and her sister-in-law, Susan Rivera.
She is survived by her mother, Diane Wilcox; three sons, Chris Rivera, Michael Rivera (Shea), Alphonso Turner (Janeece), three daughters, Nichole Hill (Thomas), Nena Hill (Steven) and Ashley Scarbrough (Tony); grandbabies; Jadyn, Michael, Bianca, Isaiah, Jesiah, Alyssa, Gabriel, Allison, Jonah, Eli and Leann; three sisters; Debbie, Linda and Julie (Richard); two brothers, Kenneth (Lori) and Max (Becky); life companion, Al Turner and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 17, 2014 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Dial and Dudley Funeral Home 501-847-9099. The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice Home Care. Online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.