Denise Whitfield

Denise (Nissie) Whitfield was born on September 24, 1957, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Eddie Whitfield and Minnie Whitfield.

Denise was a Good & Faithful Servant! Her love for the Lord was magnificent. Denise graduated from T. Wingate Andrews High School, class of 1975 and went on to further her education at North Carolina A&T State University where she obtained her bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising. She worked many years devoting her time and dedication to the Department of Social Services, A&T State University, her Non-Profit Organization and taught for several years as a Pre-K teacher in the Guilford County Public School System.

Denise had a love for sewing like no other. She truly knew how to use "God's Gift" to her, "her hands" to create the most beautiful garments for family and friends all around the community. Her passion for sewing was truly unmatched!

Denise had a strong dedication to the success of kids. She touched every child she encountered, with such love and compassion. She always would say....""children love discipline, they act like that don't but....they do!" in her most sweetest tone. She devoted and committed her time and knowledge to ensure that any kids she came in contact with had the love and support they needed to ensure that a thriving education instilled in them.

Denise loved her church family to the core! She was a dedicated member of New Bethel Baptist Church where she served on many different committees. She always remained faithful and committed to the house of the Lord and did it with such style & grace and a beautiful smile. Denise was a faithful member of the "Sister's Prayer Warriors Circle." She was always encouraging the members with words of Wisdom. On Denis's Good days and Bad days, she was always giving God the praise. Her favorite phrase was..."God's got it, God is so good to me, that's why I can't do anything but Love Him and Serve Him." She will surely be missed by the Sisters of the Circle, continue to serve him our Sister Denise.

She is truly the "BIG MOMMA" to her family and her children's friends. She was "Something Special" and very loved and respected throughout the entire community.

Denise was preceded in death by her father, Eddie Whitfield; mother, Minnie Whitfield; Sister, Linda Griffin and loving great-nephew, Tyreek Sparks Sr.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughter, Latoya (Corey) McCullough; her son, Dexter Whitfield; her daughter, Endya Whitfield; her bonus children, niece, Vandell (Rashed) Walker, nephew, Nathaniel Griffin, nephew, Mitchell (Nakysha) Chapman, brother, William Whitfield of High Point, brother, Gregory Whitfield of Philadelphia, PA; brother, Edward Lee Whitfield Jr. of Philadelphia PA; two amazing grandchildren, Dexter Whitfield and Landyn Whitfield; her VERY SPECIAL SISTER/FRIEND, Jeanetta (Rena) Gorham; as well as a host of many more nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.