"Polly was born June 26, 1934 in Shreveport and passed away February 17, 2018 in Baton Rouge at the age of 83. She was an active member of Jefferson Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of nearly 64 years, Bobby Joe Denton; daughter, Beverly Choppin and husband Geoffrey; son, Bobby Joe Denton, Jr., and wife, Carol; grandchildren, Amanda Choppin McAllister and husband Jason, Neal Choppin and wife Jamie, Carrie Denton and Allyson Denton Spradlin and husband Vancil; great grandchildren, Catherine McAllister, Caroline McAllister, Claire Choppin, Adaline Spradlin, and Annabelle Spradlin; and a brother, Ragan Beatty, and wife Barbara. Visitation will be at Jefferson Baptist Church, 9135 Jefferson Highway, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 from 10:00 am until services at noon conducted by Dr. David Goza. Interment will follow in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.