Sarah Denise Kelley, 48, of Jefferson, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Wadley Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas. She was born March 20, 1974, in Pine Bluff, to Victoria Jeannette Milam-Evans and the late Robert Lynn Milam.
Denise was a beloved mother who was the best cheerleader to all of her children in everything they did. She had an open-door policy to many kids through the years. She loved camping and kayaking with a passion. Denise also enjoyed watching her chickens in the yard and a good bonfire. She had a hobby for bead art and painting. She loved her family with everything in her and had a passion for taking care of those around her.
Denise was a devout nurse who loved caring for and healing her patients. She was a Carti employee for many years and was a travel nurse long before that. She also dedicated time as a cheerleading coach, softball coach, and volunteering on the Redfield Fire Department. Denise loved to travel and see the world wherever the road would take her. She enjoyed taking spur of the moment trips to sightsee with her husband. Denise was the light of Mike's entire world. She will be greatly missed by all those who loved her. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her late husband, Michael Garganeous.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Kelley of Jefferson; her mother, Vicki Evans of Jefferson; one son, Tyler Garganeous (MaKenzie) of Bee Branch; two daughters, Cassie Garganeous of Greenbrier and Lacy Fuel (Cody) of Jefferson; three grandsons, Easton Garganeous, Dakota Fuel and Zachery Garganeous; two brothers, Shayne Brewster (Kristie) of Greenbrier and Lee Handy of Maumelle; a brother-in-law, Jimmy Garganeous of Jefferson; along with many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Green Hill Cemetery with Rev. Jock Carter officiating. There will be a visitation from 1-2 p.m. preceding the graveside service in the cemetery. You can sign Denise's guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
