Deneise Jean Boyd

May 10, 1931 - May 3, 2015

Deneise Jean Boyd Deneise Jean Boyd, a resident of Willow Springs, MO, was born on May 10, 1931 in Los Angeles, CA to Francis and Alta (Gussner) Penhall. Deneise departed this life early Sunday morning on May 3, 2015 while residing at the West Vue Nursing Home in West Plains, Mo; she was 83 years old. Deneise was raised in Los Angeles, California, with her younger sister Deloris. She graduated from high school and began her career modeling for Revlon Cosmetics. After that she held two jobs; her broker’s license selling real estate, and was district manager for Genes Clothing Stores in Riverside, California. She retired in 1980. In 1982, she and her family left California and moved to Pomona, Missouri. Above all, Deneise put the Lord first in her Christian Faith. She was dedicated to Bible study and going to Sunday school every Sunday. She also enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing, making quilts, playing cards and bingo, having pets, and being outside to look at God’s beautiful creations. Deneise was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Alta; her sister, Deloris Penhall; and Son-in-law, Casey Castleberry. She is survived by her children, Kathy Castleberry of Lemoore, California; Sunny Baker and spouse Peter of Orlando, Florida; Diane Younger and spouse Henry of Willow Springs, Missouri; and Patrick Seburn of Huntington Beach, California. She is further survived by many grandchildren; Terry and Kevin Martin of Willow Springs, Missouri; Scott Baker and spouse Danielle of Portland, Oregon; Cole Younger and spouse Savanna of Willow Springs, Missouri; Faith Younger of Willow Springs, Missouri; Michael Seburn of West Plains, Missouri; Chelsea Seburn of Laguna Beach, California; Laura Paris of San Jose, California; David Tracy and spouse Amanda of Lemoore, California; and her great grandchildren, Caleb Martin, Rhett and Knox Younger, Sean and Colin Tracy. Deneise Boyd will be greatly missed by her family, friends of the West Vue Nursing Home, and all who crossed paths with her. No services at this time will be held for Deneise. On-line condolences may be made at www.willowspringsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home.