Jannie Denham

Graveside memorial services to honor the life of Mrs. Jannie Denham, 76, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday, February 5, 2024, at Ryan Cemetery in Jefferson County with Bro. Gerald Denton officiating.

Mrs. Denham passed away February 2, 2024 at Azalea Trail Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Grand Saline. Born on March 23, 1947, to James and Pauline Webster, Jannie grew up in Pleasant Grove. She married the love of her life, Wayne Denham, in 1966. She spent most of her life working in the restaurant industry and owned and operated her own cafe, Big Sky Cafe, for several years in Ryan, Oklahoma. She always had a love for others that was evidenced in caring for numerous family members, often putting their needs before her own. She enjoyed raising her great nieces and nephews and seeing her great grandchildren.

Mrs. Denham was preceded in death by her parents, James and Pauline Webster; husband, Wayne Denham; sister, Cathy Bettis; and brother, Danny Webster.

Survivors include her daughter, Gloria LaPrade and husband Ricky LaPrade Sr. of Grand Saline; two grandsons, Ricky LaPrade and wife Cindy of Grand Saline, and Kinney LaPrade and wife Caroline of Grand Saline; five great grandchildren, Beckett LaPrade, Turner LaPrade, Knox LaPrade, Rainey LaPrade and Jax Thompson; sister, Vicki Latimer of Point; brother, Aaron Webster and wife Nita of Byers; and brother Mikey Ray Young of Commerce.

The family will receive friends and family 30 minutes prior to services on Monday.