Preceded in death by husband, Jerry Campbell; daughter, Adean Compton; mother, Darlene Dimmitt; and father, Jim Mahoney.
Survived by daughter, Erin Wells (Campbell); grandchildren, Alesha, Derrick Jr., Elecia (Mia), Jasmine (Jerrod), and JaeVeon; son-in-law, Blake Compton; great-grandchildren, Carsyn, Salem, Halo, and Harmony; sisters, Candice, Margaret (Bill), Darla, Della, and Marian (Justin); brother, Donald; and nieces and nephews, Kristy, Kylie, Ayden, Mason, Michael, Merrick, Lydia, Steven, Darlene, and Dutch.
Dena was a graduate from Millard High School. Throughout her career in healthcare, Dena worked at Bergan Mercy Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Aksarben Manor Longterm Care, and Supplemental Healthcare in Florida.
A visitation will be held at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home, located at 5701 Center St, Omaha, Nebraska, 68106, on April 10, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
A memorial service will take place at the same venue on April 11, 2026, starting at 1:00 pm.
