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Denise English, 51, of Mauriceville, passed from this life on Sunday, July 20, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont after an illness.

Born Oct. 12, 1962 in Cameron, La. to F. C. Faries, Sr. and Rachel (Phillips) Faries, Denise was a lifelong resident of Orange. She worked in food service at the Mauriceville Middle School, and was a member of the Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Denise was always a very positive person with a giving spirit. She always had a smile, and was a great mother who enjoyed her children very much. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.

Denise is preceded in death by her parents; son, James William English; sister, Annette Couthran, and brother-in-law, Ronnie Couthran.

Those who will most cherish her memory are her husband, Miles English, and son, Jonathan English, both of Mauriceville; her husband's parents, James and Lorraine English, and sister, D'Juana Gandy, and husband, Rick, all of Orange; brother, Dr. F. C. " Buddy " Faries, Jr. and wife, Donna of College Station; sisters in law, Phyllis Hager and husband, Mark of Kingwood and Jeri English of Spring. Denise is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of extended family.

Services to honor Denise's life will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 23, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, with the Rev. Keith Meyer, officiating.

A gathering of Denise's family and friends will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.

In Lieu of Flowers, please make a donation in memory of Denise to the Cancer Charity, The Cure Starts Now Foundation, Southeast Texas Chapter, 4712 Old Oak Drive, Orange, Texas 77632.

Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfunralhome.com.