Denise M. Lawrence (Bankston), 58, of Kingwood, TX, passed away on August 23, 2016 at home after a short illness.

Denise was born November 26, 1957 in Groves, TX to Connie Broussard Coy & Bill Bankston.

She attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, TX & later moved to Houston where she became a Cosmetologist & enjoyed living in Montrose with her kitty Frodo until a few years ago when she moved to Kingwood.   A very special Thank You to Ken Robles for taking care of her till the end.

She is survived by her mother & step-father, Connie & Tony Coy of Dayton, TX: father Bill Bankston of Beaumont, TX: brother Jeffry (Susan) Bankston of Houston, TX: nephew Justin Bankston, great-nephew Wesley Bankston & great-niece Emery Janik all of Dayton, TX.

Denise is preceded in death by her grandparents & her step-mother Beverly Bankston.

A Memorial Service to Celebrate her life will be held on Sat Sept 10th at 5pm at Tallow Wood Clubhouse 10220 Appleridge Dr, Houston, TX 77070.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Houston SPCA in memory of Denise