Denyce M. Simone of Canton, GA, was born to eternal life on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 at the age of 84. The beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and friend passed away peacefully and surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, John T. Simone, Jr.; her parents, Alfred and Frances Dorn of Milwaukee; and her sister, Rita M. Greer of Milwaukee.
Denyce is survived by her children, Michele (Mark) Newsome of Canton, and Jay (Wendy) Simone of Rydal; her grandchildren, Shannon (Eric Beavers, fiancé’) Newsome, Racheal (Chris Shields, fiancé) Newsome, Megan (Reed Coulter, fiancé’) Simone, Rachel (Jared Kibbe, fiancé’) Simone, Shane Simone; nine great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and her sister, Anne (the late Carl) Edmund.
Denyce will be remembered for the love she shared with everyone, especially her family. Faith played a very important part of Denyce’s life and steered her toward the love of her life, John, as they first met at a Catholic Church function while living in Milwaukee. Together, Denyce and John built a life and raised a family centered around their faith and ideals, as well as their love of family. She and John spent many years traveling to beloved places like Santorini, Greece while exploring the world on cruise ships.
As a math teacher with 20-plus years instructing students in Wisconsin and at Wheeler High School in Marietta, GA, Denyce was committed to growing young minds. She also worked with Seniors Helping Seniors at the Catholic Church of St. Ann in Marietta so she could give back and help those in nursing homes and other facilities. Denyce was an incredible cook and baker, a skill she proudly shared with friends and family. She’ll always be known for her pumpkin bread, city chicken, cheesy bacon dip, and hot spinach salad.
Denyce will be remembered fondly by all who knew her and her presence will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Catholic Church of St. Ann or to Good Mews Animal Foundation in East Cobb, GA.
