Happy BDay to my beautiful Aunt Fay.  

We love & miss Yu.   Now Dana has joined All of The Denson's  in Heaven!!

Sending Yu Love to Heaven!

Lil De

I remember being at the MidSouth Fair . It was hotter than blue-blazes . We ate snow cones

and walked our legs off. They had a cage set up with a Lion ( with Teeth ) so you could get

your photo taken with the Lion. Donna wanted to do this and asked me to do it with her ;

I said H--- No !  She did it !  Gutsy lady ----- Virginia & I watched from outside. I think

Virginia would have also done this ; she had no fear. Virginia drove this really nice white-

cream collored  "Caty" !  She loved that car ... Debbie & her daughter went their way

afterwards and ( after we left the FAIR ) Virginia , Donna and Me went to one of our

two  hour dinners at a Great Restaurant in Memphis. I think Virginia bought the meal !

Virginia lived life to the fullest and she treated her friends ( Donna & I ) like we were

Family and told us ----she loved us . She was a special giving Person !

I did not know she passed away.  We were close friends in Memphis from 1985
to 1988 ,  Virginia was a giving person.  We ate dinner together many times
over the years. Donna Jones also went with us.  They were at that time close
friends.

Virginia and I did a Radio Show together . Call in show on WMC 790 . Her
daughter  "Debbie " would also sometimes be on the show. I met some of
other members of her family while in Memphis.  I think we also went to
the Howard Cobbs Gas Light dinner theater.  Virginia came to visit me while
in the Hospital after a surgery and She actually stayed all night with me as
she fell asleep in a chair next to my bed - she was a giving person and a
People Person.
I felt bad we had not kept in touch thru the years . I left Memphis for another
radio station and time went bye.

I will always remember Virginia for her kindness to me and her thoughtful
ways. With love always , her friend .

Dave Michaels      

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Being the oldest grandchild of Mattie and Jess you were only seven years old when I was born. My dad Quentin always talk so fond of you and he to had that laugh that was so contagious. You most of all could tell stories about the family better then the rest us and when you started talking about something that happen back in the past we knew it was going to be funny and of course when you were done we all would just be rolling. I remember one time not so long ago that you told me about the time grandma made you give me your new doll for what ever the reason  other then I was her first g.c. and the fact that it was my birthday had noting to do with it ( you think). If I could I would give that doll back but like everything I can't even remember what it looked like let alone where it went to. Once you set your mind on something some how no matter what you had to get the job done and of course even it mint going  so far as to beg or borrow and in the end who ever it was even if they said they were'nt going to give she could get what she wanted and she gave it to who needed it most even if you didn't agree. but that was Virginia.Now she is with those she hasn't seen for some time, please say hi to our dad Quentin and of course Mattie and Jess your mom and dad and my grandparents. You will be missed. Frances Denson

Aunt Faye,

Thank you for your generous spirit you showed to me & my sisters throughout our lifetime.  You never turned us away and always freely opened your home & heart to us.  I'm so glad last year I told you how appreciative I was for you and the same words I just said.  I hope I will continue your legacy of generosity to others, particularly family members.  I love you and you will always be in my heart.

Sandy Reed Mason

I shall always cherish the teen years of music in school competition shows, singing for the church radio program on Sunday morn, didn't realize the music teacher listened in.  Her last year was reminders of things  of mischief we covered for each other.  She apologized so many times & asked forgiveness..Va. Fay truly sought forgiveness in every area that entered her mind.  OH YES, GIRLS...HER HERTS DESIRE WAS  FORGIVENESS & be a family again.   On May 10 @ 12;30 AM  the alarm went off..I prayed softly in her ear for God s love & protection, send his guardian ngels to wrap their wings &  carry her home, as the hard struggle began.  REST IN PEACE  MY DEAR SIS.    DELORIS

 Everyone knows my mother, Gladys,  sigh..we love her.  But, Auntie Fay, you knew, really knew that your time was coming near didn't you and we weren't paying attention.  Of course, I hadn't seen you, nor talked on the phone with you.  You had emailed me the cute story about what you had written as a child that Aunt Delores had found.  You made sure that I read it to my mother.  I did as I was told.  I think it really softened her up a whole lot.  You sent me another email just the week or two right before you passed away.  You said read it to mother.  Make sure she knows that I love her.  I have NO IDEA why you said that.  But I did as I was told.   My mother actually smiled in her voice. I could hear it.  She didn't say one bad word about you. How could she?  That is a number one for her!  And, what could she say upon hearing about you passing?  Not one single word.  Her forty years of talking is up.  So, she has asked about the services.  I think she would have liked to have done something, but she knew that there was nothing she could do about it.  It was too late now. 

How would I know sending you an email for Mother's Day would be the last?  I said I knew you missed Debbie and Eric and I thought of them often as well.  I had no idea you were that sick.  

I know you are with your children by now, and the rest of the Denson Clan by now, go in peace, and for once have some rest!!    Much love, Gale Andrews

I visited Aunt Virginia in the 90's and was amazed at how she handled the income nightly from the Bingo Parlor.  We were going to dinner after the parlor closed, but, at the end of the night Aunt Virginia took all of the cash from the evenings take and scooped it into her purse.  She put me in charge of watching the purse that had $15,000 or more in it.  This was my husband Kent first vist to Memphis and he had heard all of the stories about Aunt Gladys and the bullhorn on the roof of her car and her driving around and preaching to all of the people in town.   Aunt Virginia took us to Graceland and told Kent the many stories about Elvis growing up on Ponitock Lane with the Denson's.  She shared the time in 1957 when she took Frances and Dixie over to Elvis's house and introduced them to Elvis. " He had just made it big".  She also shared in 1972 when she was in CA and took Dixie all of her girlfriends to Las Vegas to see Elvis, and of course she took us to his room and partied with the band and Elvis. Another story was Innerman when Aunt Virginia was a minister and the many areas she explored.  Aunt Virginia definitely did it her way.  We will remember Virginia always and love all of the many memories.

Love, Kent and Dixie

Auntie V used to make jokes at me marrying Roy.When she and Andy married  she would always smile and say " Them  country  boys  ain't so bad girlie...I got me one too" He was the love of her life and gave her such happiness.  Thank you so much Andy for loving her.  We send you our sympathy.   Love,  Roy and Toni Collins

My Sweet Auntie,

I light this candle for you because you lit many candles for those who needed hope and light.

I will never forget your kindness to us Reed sisters. You never became weary when we would come in on you after you had worked all week. You always turned your head when you saw us getting your ice cream out of the freezer knowing that we were deprieved when we were kids. Just watching you through the years giving to those in need in your family made me want to be that caring to others. You were a positive note to our mom who through the years found it hard to focus. She loved you dearly and wanted so much to be with you throughout eternity. I am sure you are with her laughing your laugh and enjoying each others life stories.

You are special to me and I will miss you so much. You always loved me and considered me to be Mother Superior to my sisters. The night before your passing you told me again how much you loved me and how special Ernest was to you too.  I will miss your encouragement and support.

Love you much,

Ernest and Brenda Engler (Gloria's oldest daughter)