Dena Elizabeth Flores

Dena Flores, affectionately known as “Lady D” was called home to rest with the Lord on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the age of 81. Dena was born at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City to Reverend Willie Louis Williams and Gail Elizabeth Johnson-Williams. She grew up attending New Mount Zion Baptist church as a “preacher’s kid” where her love for the Lord first began. During her childhood Dena attended P.S 46 Elementary School in Manhattan, NY and Stitt Junior High School before graduating from Washington Irving High School. In junior high school, Dena would sing in the hallway with the famous singers “Frankie Lymon and the Teenager’s” and Leslie Uggams famous for her role as “Kizzy” in Alex Haley’s 1977 movie “Roots”. They were all in the same class and often was reprimanded by the school hall monitor for singing in the hallway, but it sounded so good he would always wait until they finished the song before he warned them. In Washington Irving while most students studied Spanish or French, Dena had a passion for the Latin language. Throughout her childhood education, Dena studied fervently while also helping other students and her siblings with their work. After attending Washington Irving she went on to work as a nurse in a nursing home tending to those in need. Dena was a God fearing woman who attended New Unity Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Mother’s Board and was a member of the choir. In addition to singing Dena loved dancing. She went to the center weekly to dance and play bingo where she laughed often and won a lot. She also attended the Mayor’s Ball in Atlanta every year where her love of fashion beamed. Dena always tried to keep busy so she even found time to garden where she planted different types of vegetables. Wherever Dena went her genuine love for others always radiated. Dena will be greatly missed by her family. She leaves behind her seven children — Renee Williams-Hope, Rozetta Mitchell (son in law, Charles), Leon Williams (daughter in law, Myrtice), Carmen Flores-Boddie, Antonio Flores, Aldeena Flores and Johnathan Flores (daughter in law, Nkenge). From her beautiful children 18 grandchildren were created. Those grandchildren are Faith Hope, Charles Mitchell, Jada Mitchell, Le’Asia Williams, Sonya Williams, Leah Williams, India Williams, Leon Williams Jr, Eliyah Boddie, Delisa Ma’shae Boddie, Hasan Boddie, Nanya Nimtar Boddie-El, Joe’l Flores, Jeremiah Flores, Abigail Flores, Abein Flores, John Flores and Nalani Flores. Moreover, Dena had 10 great grand children— Noa, Charlie, Laila, Lai’ana, Talea, Nairobi, Isaliyah, Joshua, Nayeli and Aaliyah. She is pre deceased by her siblings Dorothy Lee Williams, Willie Leon Williams, Marie Louise Williams, and Cassandra Parks. She is post deceased by sister Gloria Elliot, first husband James Williams, and second husband Albert Flores. Dena Williams will forever hold a space in the heart of her family and will be greatly missed. D - Dedicated to the Lord E - Everlasting Love of Family N - Never gave up A - Anointed

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Dena Elizabeth Flores

January 17, 1943 - November 2, 2024