Denise Jane Irby Howe of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 9, 1968 in Woodland, California the daughter of H. L. and Flora Jane Wakefield Irby. She was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan.

Denise died Monday, December 7, 2009 at her home at the age of 41.

She was preceded in death by her son, K. C. Howe; sister, Janice Rivera; brother, Steve Irby, Jr. and her mother, Flora Irby.

Survivors, Common Law Husband, John Wright of Sheridan;
Son, J.T. Howe of Sheridan;
Daughters, Brandi Howe of Sheridan;
Cristie Howe of Sheridan;
Parents, H. L. and Patricia Irby of Hensley;
Brother, Randy Irby of Sheridan;
Sister, Bonnie Davis of Hensley;
Grandchildren, Colby Conrad and Payton Grace;

Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 11, 2009 at Jones Cemetery near Redfield. Visitation: 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.

The family will be at the home of H.L. and Patricia Irby, 2920 Pecan Lane West, Hensley.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions be made to the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses.