Denyse Marilyn Knox

Denyse Marilyn Knox (nee Lewin) was born on February 13th, 1946, in St. Louis, MO and transitioned to heaven at the age of 77 after a brave battle with stage 4 colon cancer. She is preceded in death by Vivian Lewin (Mother), Wilbur Lewin (Father), Craig Lewin (Brother), and Eric Lewin (Brother). She is also survived by her sister Debi (Steven) Knapp.

She was a 1963 graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy and had remained close friends with several of her classmates. On July 29th, 1964, she married Guy Sanford Knox, her high school sweetheart and beloved husband of 58.5 years. Through this union, she then became a devoted Mother to her three daughters, Tracy (Ronald) Hurst, Cynde (Michael) Bacher, and Kristin Heacock. She is survived by her grandchildren who meant everything in the world to her: Aubrey Denyse Heacock, Alexis (Lexi) Anne Heacock, Emily Elizabeth Bacher, Alexander (Alex) Jacob Bacher, and Kingston Guy Hurst. A paragraph cannot summarize the impact she had on her entire family and the world around her. We will leave with the following quotes from those she loved and who loved her most.

Quotes from those who loved her most:

“Those who knew her, knew she was an angel who walked on earth.”

“She poured love into everything she did in her life.”

“She continued to try to dote on everyone even while battling cancer.”

“The second you met her you couldn’t help but love her.”

“She always had a smile and kind word for everyone. She was a comforting warm presence in this world and made it a better place.”

“God created her to teach people how to love.”

“Words cannot describe her soul.”

“The pieces of me that are her, are the ones I am most proud of.”

“They say grief is the price we pay for love, and I know my grief will be immense because my love for her was immeasurable.”

“She was the best mother figure anyone could ask for.”

“Her purpose here on Earth was to be a caregiver and to love everyone and everything about life.”

“She will always live through our family and the impact she had on all of us and those around her.”

“She was a truly creative person and put her love into everything she made.”

“She was there to listen, hug, or feed anyone that needed it.”

“She taught us all how to make a beautiful home and make everyone welcome.”

“She never hung up the phone without saying I Love You.”

“She was the heart and soul of our family.”

“She was kind-hearted and taught me how to love.”

From Guy - Her loving Husband:

Denyse, when I first laid eyes on you at Dick Fontana’s house in the summer of 1962, I knew that we would be together forever. For those who don’t believe in love at first sight, I’m truly sorry, for it does exist. Denyse, you were the quintessential, very best Wife, Lover, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend a man could ever have or deserved! My heart is broken! Losing you is the most traumatic thing that I have ever had to endure! I will cry forever, and yet, laugh forever because of the blessed time we had together! I only wish there was more. Please leave a foot in the door for me in Heaven so that we can be together forever. Your Loving Husband, Guy

In lieu of flowers, we ask you to make a donation to Evelyn’s House – The BJC Foundation for Hospice

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kriegshausermortuary.com for the Knox family.