Simmons, Denise Lee Landy
Denise Lee Landy Simmons, 61, passed away peacefully May 1, 2010, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Denise was born July 13, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona, and was a retired elementary schoolteacher in the Deer Valley School District. Her true joy was her family; she was a loving, devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, and aunt. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlotte and Erwin Landy. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Denton, daughters Jenny Noonan (Chad), and Katy; and her brother, Mark Landy. Denise was a wonderful woman, with many friends, including the Big Havurah, the Little Havurah, multiple Mahj groups, and, of course, the Scrabble Ladies. The family would like to thank her doctor, Dr. Al Wendt, for his unwavering care of Denise over so many years. Contributions may be made to Beth El Congregation General Fund, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021. Services were held in Phoenix on Monday, May 3rd, at Sinai Mortuary. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?n=Denise-Lee-Landy-Simmons&pid=142479348#sthash.7Nk9pi8b.dpuf