She was born on November 13, 1942 in Mitchell, SD and was the daughter of the late Darrell W. and Doris L. Bidleman Kinzley.
Denise was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and was a transcriptionist for Harrisonburg Medical Associates before retiring.
On December 21, 1961, she married Dr. Richard F. Whitman, Jr., who preceded her in death on November 11, 2006. She was supportive of her husband’s career throughout their married life.
She is survived by a daughter, Andrea Ray and husband, Steve of Harrisonburg; her grandchildren, Amanda Ray of Alexandria, Zoe Manoukian of Richmond and Lily Manoukian of Athens, OH; a son-in-law, Mark Manoukian of Upper Arlington, OH.
A daughter, Alyson Manoukian and a sister, Diane Kinzley also preceded her in death.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2 pm, Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial was private at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the PEO Sisterhood at www.PEOinternational.org or Asbury United Methodist Church, 205 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, in her memory.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.
