Dena graduated from New Hampshire High School in 1973, after which she worked for Gypson. Dena met the love of her life, Lafayette Williams in 1977. They married and relocated to Houston, Texas in 1979. Dena had a career with Anchor Hocking Glass as a forklift operator. Anchor Hocking later became Budweiser, where she continued her career until retirement.
Dena was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Nault Sr. who died in service aboard the USS Thresher, Jack and Alava Bailey, and her loving sister Dawn Bort.
Dena is survived by her husband, Lafayette Williams, her brother Donald Nault of Nevada, three step daughters, Teache "TJ" Williams, Monica Williams of Houston, Texas, Chamoin (Edward) Hermance of Waller, Texas, and a host of family and special friends from all walks of life.
