56, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Raymond Wayne Hixson and Mary Idella (Houseberg) Hixson. She was a graduate of Wichita Heights High School. Denise is survived by her husband John R. Williams; son Tyler Williams and daughter Carrie (J.D.) Helms, all of Wichita; grandchildren Joshua Helms, Caitlyn Helms, Zach Helms and Kayla Helms; brother Ricky Hixson of Wichita; sisters Debbie Williams of Wichita and Sharon Albright of Golden, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Mary Hixson. Private Family Services were held. Baker Funeral Home Valley Center. Condolences may be left for the familly at www.bakerfhvc.com