She was preceded in death by her parents, Golden LaRose and Audrey Ferran LaRose; and her sister Susan LaRose Dessommes.
Denise is survived by her niece Lauren Dessommes Brignac (Jeff); great nieces, Aubrey and Shelby Labourdette and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She enjoyed a lengthy career with Bell South and served as a shop steward for the Communications Workers of America.
Denise was an avid Saints fan and enjoyed spending time with friends and family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans on Friday February 8th, 2019 at 3 pm with public visitation beginning at 1:30 pm. Interment will follow the service at All Saints Mausoleum.
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