A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Nita Shelton Denby, 71, of Waskom will be held at 11:00am Thursday, August 11, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Waskom. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Mrs. Denby passed away Monday, August 08, 2016 in Shreveport, LA.

Nita Shelton Denby was born January 19, 1945 in Atlanta, Texas to Carl and Clara Shelton. Nita married the love of her life, Leon Denby on Nita's birthday, January 19, 1973 in Marshall, Texas. Nita lived a servant's life. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, but most importantly a lady of the Lord. In the early 1970's she worked as a nurse's aide. Nita spent her life raising, caring for and loving her children as well as those of others. For many years she took care of children in her home while their families worked. Nita was a member of First Baptist Church of Waskom where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. Nita Denby will be remembered for her warmth, love and caring heart.

Those left to cherish the many happy memories of Nita Denby are her husband of 43 years, Leon Denby; son, Zemeron Vance and wife, Jill; two daughters, Elizabeth Reddick and Dana Hendon; step-son, Ricky Denby; nine grandchildren, Amanda Reddick, Kelsea Reddick, Jordan Allgood, Jake Vance, Jenna Vance, Chase Hendon, Tucker Hendon, Jaycee McQuillin and Trace Denby; six great-grandchildren, Lexi-Claire Cowan, Chloe Bass, Miley Wright, James Allgood, Jaxon MxQuillin and Aria McQuillian ;one brother, Ronnie Shelton and wife, Sue; one sister, Teresa Bays; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Preceding Nita in death are her parents and sister, Sharon Stuart.

Serving as pall bearers are, Jared Allgood, Trey Whorton, Jimmy Whorton, Ken Carpenter, Chase Hendon and Charles Hendon. Honorary pall bearer, Tucker Hendon.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Waskom, 185 Colquitt St, Waskom, Texas 75692 .