Reta Diane Munsell Denny, 82, of Woodburn 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 also 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 moving to Kentucky and later an active member of Hillvue Heights Church in Bowling Green. Professionally she was a Registered Medical Assistant for Drs. Moore and Salmons and later was an instructor at Draughon’s Junior College. Reta was a very creative person as a musician, singer, and artist. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her son, Craig Denny (Erin) of Woodburn; 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).
Cremation was chosen with a celebration of life at a later date in Illinois. J.C. Kirby & Son Broadway Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.
