Rosemary (Mivelaz) Denison, 95, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019. Rosemary was a loving mother and grandmother who took pride in her abilities as a homemaker. She was a self-taught artist and enjoyed visiting the McDonald's on State Street where she even had her own special booth. She was a life-long member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church where she served on many women's groups.
She was born on June 18, 1924, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late William and Blanche (Barth) Mivelaz. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Russell Chester Denison; daughter, Connie Taylor; brother, William Mivelaz, Jr.; sister, Bernice Fenwick; brother, David Mivelaz; and brother, Jon Mivelaz.
Rosemary is survived by her loving sons, Russell "Rusty" (Debra) Denison and Scott (Angela) Denison; brother, James Mivelaz; grandchildren, Brittany (Steven) Bierly, Ryan (Caitlin) Denison, Matthew Denison, Mallory (Adam) Setty, Caitlin (Brian) Sutherland, and Andrew Taylor; great-grandchildren, Brandon Bierly, Isabel Bierly, Nathan Bierly, Jason Bierly, Hayes Setty, Brooks Setty, Zoe Sutherland, Olivia Sutherland, Adeline Denison, and Tahli Denison; and son-in-law, Nick Taylor.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). Her Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany.
Rosemary's family would like to extend their thanks to the entire staff of Autumn Woods Health Campus, Premier Hospice, and American Health Network for their amazing care and professionalism. Memorial contributions in Rosemary's memory can be made to Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church (2100 Highway 150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119).
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