Denise Anne O'Connor

Denise Anne O’Connor age 64 of Coffeyville, Kansas, passed away on February 12, 2026 at CRMC.

Denise was born November 7, 1961, to Dwight E O’Connor and Deloris May Hannah in Mesa, Arizona. The family moved to Isleton, California where she was raised until her teenage years. They later moved to Coffeyville, Kansas where she finished her High School Diploma and pursued a career in cosmetology.

In 1979 she became a mother to Briant and Kevin O’Connor. And again in 1986 she became the mother of Charity Faith O’Connor. Her children were the greatest joy and gift of her life.

Denise was a very accomplished woman. She later pursued a career in the nursing field where she acquired multiple degrees. Denise received her Licensed Practical Nursing degree from Independence Community College and graduated with honors. She later received an associates in psychology from North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Denise pursued further classes in psychology from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

In her late forties, Denise had health complications that forced her retirement. She eventually moved back to Coffeyville, Kansas to be closer to her children and grandchildren.

Denise was a Christian and attended church regularly until her health issues made her unable to attend in person. She had a deep-rooted faith that she held onto even through life’s struggles.

She is survived by her three children, thirteen grandchildren, one great-grandson, four sisters, three brothers and numerous extended family, friends, and loved ones she held dear.

Cremation will take place under the direction of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, and the family will host a Memorial Service celebrating Denise’s life at a later date where she will be laid to rest at Spring Hill Cemetery. Service dates and time will be announced later.