Denise Lea (Fields) Jones of Leslie, MO passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the age of 70 years.  She was born March 1, 1954, in St. Clair, MO; the daughter of Roy Fields and his wife, Pauline (Strickler).

Denise was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Pauline Fields; one brother, Gary Fields; and one brother-in-law, Clyde Austin.

She is survived by her loving husband, Steve Jones of Leslie; one daughter, Tracy Branson of Owensville; one brother, Larry Klump and wife Carol of Union; two sisters: Ronda Austin of Union, and Billie Riedel of Waterloo, IL; three grandchildren: Kaitlynn (Josh) Lindemeyer, Kassidi Branson, and Konner Branson; two great-grandchildren: Clara Lindemeyer and Harper Lindemeyer; and many other relatives and friends.