Denise Janet Annas, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Accordius Health of Statesville. Born in Caldwell County, she was the daughter of the late Wilson P. Annas and Revonda Katherine Turnmire Annas.

Denise worked as a bus driver with public schools, and then fought a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her companion, Becky Cook.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Erica Powell (Junior); nieces, Shanna Nicole Canup (Henry) and Allison Rhea Parsons (Vandie); one great-niece, Heather Nicole Davis; and four grandchildren.

No formal services will be held at this time.

Condolences may be left online at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Annas family.