Denise grew up in Nevada and attended Nevada schools. She lived in Fort Scott, KS with her family and was a stay at home mother and was known as Ammie to her grandchildren throughout her life. Denise enjoyed fishing, going out in her pontoon boat, taking RV trips, and riding on the motorcycle with her husband.
Survivors include her husband, John F Shotts, of the home: two sons, John Shotts, Jr. (Holly) of Kilbourne LA, Shawn Shotts (Katie) of Fort Scott, KS; three daughters, Stephanie Branson (Mike) of Raymore, MO, Ashley Vandenburg of Fort Scott, KS, and Sharon Vandenburg of Nevada, MO; 15 grandchildren; one sister, Jackie Shepherd (Randy) of Independence, MO; two brothers, Thomas Barker, Jr. and Jamie Barker, both of Nevada, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Donna Barker, and one brother, Vernon Barker.
Private graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Newton Burial Park in Nevada with Pastor Don Claphan officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday at Ferry Funeral Home.
Memorial may be made to the “Sharing Bucket” for the “Elderly in Need” or to the Family in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
