Denese is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers David Wayne Ashalintubbi, Ferris Ashalintubbi, and Martin James; and a sister, Verloyn Ashalintubbi.
Denese is survived by:
Two sons:
Gerald Watson of Durant, Oklahoma
Brandon Hickman of Heavener, Oklahoma
Two daughters:
Crystal Pilkington and husband Shawn of Heavener, Oklahoma
Jaclyn Emmert and husband Jerimy of Panama, Oklahoma
Six grandchildren:
Cheyanne Shelton and husband Logan, Ty Pilkington and wife Meagan, Emmanuel Watson, Austin Emmert, Dylan Emmert and wife Hannah, Brooklyn Hickman
Five great-grandchildren:
Addilyn, Ryan, and Ona Shelton
Ashtyn and Silas Pilkington
One brother:
Dennis Ashalintubbi and wife Terri of Ashville, North Carolina
One sister:
Hanna Williams of Talihina, Oklahoma
Two half-sisters:
Minnie Ashalintubbi of Clarksville, Arkansas
Pauline Genemetes and husband Brian of Clarksville, Arkansas
Numerous other family and a host of friends
Denese, a cherished member of our community and a devoted Supply Clerk at Choctaw Nation Hospital, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love and pride in her Choctaw heritage. A longtime resident of the area, she treasured the moments spent with her family and friends. Denese was a proud member of the Choctaw Nation and an active member of Grace Indian Baptist in Talihina. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, and her warmth and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
A memorial service to celebrate Denese’s life will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2025 at Freedom House Fellowship in Heavener, Oklahoma with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
The family will have visitation with friends on Thursday, May 1st from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
To sign Denese’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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