Denise Marie Smith
June 18, 1963 ~ March 8, 2020
Denise Marie Smith, 56, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Community South Hospital after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Denise was born on June 18, 1963 in Indianapolis to Donald Alerding and Dorothy (Toney) Caldwell.
Having a green thumb, Denise was very active in her flower beds and vegetable garden. Her love for being outside was reflected through her love of hummingbirds and butterflies. Being a woman of faith, Denise was a member at Stone’s Crossing Church in Greenwood. Denise had a love for small children and spent many hours volunteering in the nursery at the church. Denise loved to watch her Indianapolis Colts play. She could often be found watching some of her favorite TV shows such as, When The Heart Calls, Heartland, and Blue Bloods. Denise will be remembered as a kind and loving woman who was highly devoted to her family.
Denise was preceded in death by her father, Donald Alerding.
Survivors include her husband, David H. Smith; her mother, Dorothy Caldwell; her children, Jacob Matthew Cooper and Jessica Marie Cooper; siblings, Doug, David, Danny, and Doyle Alerding, and Darlene Engle; grandchildren, Ava Rose Oliver, Nora Elaine Oliver, and another baby girl due to arrive in May.
A memorial service is being planned for Saturday, June 13, 2020 at a private location. Final care and cremation arrangements are entrusted to the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis. In honor of Denise and in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Indiana Donor Network, https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=iopo&id=1. Please visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to sign the guest registry.
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My condolences Jessica. ߒ Steve & Becky Jones
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Denise was such a great person! I know God has bigger plans for her! Sending comfort and prayers to the family. Charlene (Charlie) Potter
Denise was an amazing sweet loving caring friend/neighbor! We hit it off from the moment we met! David and Denise both were the kind of neighbors some dream of having! I will miss helping Denise with her flower garden! And David we are here for you no matter what! We will do anything we can to make this as smooth as possible! Don’t hesitate to reach out!!! My thoughts and prayers are go out to her husband kid and grandkids ❤️❤️
One of my favorites of My mom and Ava… to the most recent/last picture of the two. Grandmas princess. ߒœ
What a great person we had the pleasure of knowing for so many years! I remember the days of watching our “little” kids playing together and all the events we shared at Homecroft ߘ The birthday parties, the playground, and the stories we shared. Denise always kept us posted when National Night Out was gonna take place and we looked forward to seeing her and all her family each time! Loved keeping in touch! We will look forward to seeing you again when it’s our turn to be with Jesus!! Lots of love, hugs, and prayers to you all ❤️
Thank you for always being kind to me when we worked together at Marsh. I’m glad we remained friends and would talk on Facebook, especially when I posted about raising my Monarch butterflies. You will be missed, but I will remember you every time I see a butterfly ❤️ Angie Poteet
I’m glad I got to know you over the years. You were always smiling and I could tell had a big heart. I will miss your laugh at the family get together. You will be missed. Fly high, angel, for God is waiting.
As most of you now know my beautiful and loving wife, Denise was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday March 8, 2020. She is survived by me her husband David, her son Jacob and her daughter Jessica and two lovely grandchildren, Ava Rose and Nora Elaine. I thank you all for your lovely words of support and comfort during our time of grief. My wife had a strong love for nature and all of the beauty that the good Lord provides for us in it. With this in mind, we will have a memorial gathering, Saturday June 13, 2020 from 2-4. Location to be provided at a later date.
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I miss you so much, Sweetheart!!! (Mom)
I’m so sorry for your loss, Denise was a wonderful person. We all had so much fun, hanging out at HD and going to the bar! But those memories will live on in my heart ❤️ Thank you Denise for being a great friend, you will be missedߒ
Hello David! I have never had the privilege of meeting you or your Denise, but I wanted to reach out and share my respect and best wishes for you and offer my condolences. I cannot imagine your loss, I’m very sorry. Did you know the Bible holds out a great hope for you to be with your wife again? It also contains a lot of comfort in this difficult time. For more information, please feel free to visit JW.org Sincerely, Martin Grant Paris, France Skippergrumby@aol.org
I’m so sorry to hear of Denice’s passing. I met her through her brother Doug several years ago ! What a sweetheart she was!! She is in Gods hands nowߙHave been trying to locate Doug if you know. Thank you. Tracy Hale