Helen Denise Wells, age 72, of Russellville, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. She was born on April 3, 1954 in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to her parents James and Grace Jolly
Denise enjoyed sewing and all kinds of crafts, and she especially loved watching college football.
A graveside service to honor Denise will be on September 3, 2025 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at Franklin Memory Gardens in Russellville, Alabama.
Pallbearers will be Gary Messer, Zachary Wells, Matt Glass, Chad Wells, Norman York, and George Johnson. Honorary pallbearer, Charlie Messer.
She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, James Wells; her sons, Jason (Traci) Wells and Michael (Amanda) Wells; her daughter, Suzanne (Gary) Messer; and her brother, Jimmy Jolly. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Zachary Wells, Alyssa Wells, Katie Messer, and Charlie Messer, along with a host of extended family and friends who will cherish her memory.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Grace Jolly.
Memories and condolences may be shared at akinsfh.com.
