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Dena Lassley Obituary

Dena M. Lassley, 58. died Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born and raised in Hampton and was an avid bowler, even earning the distinction of being the first woman to bowl a 300 at Century Lanes. She was also a big sports fan, her favorites being Duke, Alabama, and the Atlanta Braves. Dena was very proud to have graduated from the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School and worked at the shipyard until 2018 when her illness made it no longer possible to work.

She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Nancy Lee Hess and Auton Hess, her father George T. Jones, and her dog Zeke. Survivors include her sons, Franklin Lassley and wife, Marie and James Lassley; her newly born granddaughter, Estellise Lassley; two sisters, Cheryl Ogle and husband, Jerry and Jodi Masters and husband, John; her brother, Richard Jones; her aunt, Sharon O'Sullivan; her nieces and nephews, Casey, Alex, Allison, Megan, and Lindsay; and many other family members.

The family will receive friends from 2-4pm Saturday, December 5, 2020 at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home.

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Published by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton on Dec. 2, 2020.

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Carol (Meyer) Brooks

November 25, 2022

Thinking of you makes me smile!! You are loved and missed ... thank you are looking over us this last year, we feel your love!!

Barbara Haley Freund

August 29, 2021

My Prayers go out to Denas Family until now I didn't know she passed. We were really Good Friends in School and at Church in the Youth Group. We also hung out a lot. She will be missed .

Jackie Browning

December 6, 2020

Dena was such a joyful being who's smile would light up a room. You'll be missed Dena, by so many. RIP my friend. Even though I didn't get to see you often, you were and still are in my thoughts and prayers.

Patty Stringfellow

December 5, 2020

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Dena was a special soul.

Tanika Vasquez

December 4, 2020

My sincerest condolences to the family. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.

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Kevin Topp

December 3, 2020

I always enjoyed Dena's candid observations and honest feedback at NN Shipbuilding. She was always smiling and loved talking about her extended family.

Steve Friedman

December 3, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one's today and always. Miss you!

December 2, 2020

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

Sharon O’Sullivan

December 2, 2020

To my loving niece Dena you will always have a place in my heart I will miss you aunt Sharon

DIANNA Wiggins

December 2, 2020

She was a beautiful person inside and out! She will be deeply missed!

Lucy Arrington

December 2, 2020

I was new to Engineering & Design and WFE. I remember Dena welcoming me to my first LRM Leads meeting. My thoughts and Prayers go out to Dena's family and friends.

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Susanne Leonard

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Pat Powell

December 2, 2020

I remember when you sent me a message a little over two years ago. I was so happy to get to reconnect with you. We talked on the phone for three hours. I love you and will miss you dearly. Rest In Peace my sweet cousin.

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Carol & Bill Hargreaves

December 2, 2020

Our condolences to Cheryl, Sharon and your entire family. We never met your Dena, but feel like we knew her because of the stories you shared about her, as well as the posts from all of her friends. We pray for your comfort during this awful time.

Virginia Rappold

December 1, 2020

My sincerest condolences to the family. Our loved ones are never really gone as long as we remember them. Love, Virginia

Carol (Meyer) Brooks

December 1, 2020

In loving memory of the big sister of my youth!! Your memory will shine bright in our hearts forever. Love you bunches and miss you terribly!! Now you will guide us from afar until we meet again :)

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Carol Brooks

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Richard Jones

December 1, 2020

Dena - Life will be difficult without you I’m sorry we didn’t see much of each other these past few years. I know you are at Peace now and with Mom. One day we will be together again Until then Rest In Peace. Love, Bubba

Joseph Harrell

December 1, 2020

Rip Dena. My first best buddy. Been a long time been can remember laughing a lot! Until I see you again. Love you!

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