1942 - 2025
Reta Diane Munsell Denny, 82, of Woodburn, KY passed away December 7, 2024 at her residence.
The McLeansboro, Illinois native was born January 19, 1942 to the late James Frederick and Diana Jane Vaughn Munsell. She was a 1960 graduate of McLeansboro High School. She attended Bowling Green Technical College and was a Registered Medical Assistant and Audiology Technician for Drs. Moore and Salmons and later was an instructor at Draughon’s Junior College. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Ermon Loyal Denny, Jr.; son, Dirk Ermon Denny; and infant daughter, Michelle. Reta was a member of First Christian Church in McLeansboro before attending the Dale Pentecostal Church. After moving to Kentucky she was an active member of Hillvue Heights Church in Bowling Green, KY. Reta was a very creative person as a musician, singer, and artist. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Reta’s survivors include her son, Craig Denny (Erin) of Woodburn, KY; grandchildren, Matthew Blake Denny (Wes Moran), Travis Loyal Denny (Katie), and Leah Michelle Denny (Vinnie Moreno); great-grandchildren, Arden Rose Denny, Kirk Alexander Moreno, Julia Moreno, and Aurora Moreno; sisters, Susan Webb (the late Mike) and Kathy Alexander (John); nieces and nephews, Justin Webb (Stacy), Ethan Webb (Molly), Tiffany Survant, Timothy Denny (Renee), Tara Rae Cox, Theron Goble, and JB Alexander (Maretta).
A graveside memorial service and burial of ashes for Reta Diane Munsell Denny scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2025 at IOOF Cemetery in McLeansboro have been postponed due to weather/road conditions. More information will be forthcoming on the rescheduled date/time.
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