Denise (Deedee) Rodriguez passed away peacefully in the loving arms of Jesus on September 20, 2012. Denise was a past West High Cheerleader. She received her Bachelors degree from Tuscalum College while working full time as a single Mother of four children. She had a beautiful voice and while she lived in Knoxville she donated her time to entertain at nursing homes and helped with many projects for the needy. She had a big heart and was always there when anyone was in need.

Denise moved to Tampa, Florida, where she was employed for six years with HSBC and received many awards for outstanding performance. She was born on September 22, 1967 in Atlanta, Georgia.

She has  left behind four loving children: Christopher Copper,Stephanie Leffel(Dustin), Cameron Rodriguez, Meghan Rodriguez. Denise's love of her life were her 6 grandchildren. She Leaves behind her sister: Tammy Emert (Tim), Brothers; Kenneth Emert, Jr, William Scott Emert (Amy). She also leaves behind her special Aunt Kim Gale, many nieces and nephews, cousins. Mother: Brenda Murrell Stanley (Don).

A Life Memorial is planned for Saturday October 6, 2012 , at 1 PM at Norwood United Methodist Church on Merchants Road with Rev Bob Ruth officiating and Graveside services at Lynnhurst at 3 PM.