Obituary of Louise Emma Denkenberger

Louise Emma Denkenberger, 95, of Kingwood, WV, peacefully passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at New Horizon Senior Living Center in Kingwood, WV. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on October 4, 1929, a daughter of the late Herman A. and Emma (LaFevre) Maas. Louise was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a member of the Kanes Creek United Methodist Church and was a devoted member to their women's group. Louise was the last living member of 13 children. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her four children, Mike Denkenberger and wife Peggy of Kingwood, WV; Luanne Meyer and husband Jack of Burlington, KY; Susan Shaver and husband Jim of Reedsville, WV; and Sharon Moran of Masontown, WV; two grandchildren, Steven Shillingburg and wife Kitty and James M. Shaver; three great grandchildren, Abigail and husband Daniel Harsh, Eugene Shillingburg and Emily Shillingburg and her step granddaughter, Stacy (Jordan) Feather. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herbert M. Denkenberger and numerous family members. A graveside service will be at the Wesley Chapel Long Hollow Cemetery on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 1:00pm with Rev. Dr. David Spence officiating. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Camille Western, Amedisys Hospice and New Horizon Senior Living Center for nine years of tender loving care. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Louise's memory to the WV Alzheimer's Association, 1601 2nd Ave. Charleston, WV 25387 or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be extended online to the family at www.fieldfuneralhome.com.