Denise Bellew, 52

Denise Ann Baldwin Bellew, age 52, born March 11, 1969, died Thursday, July 2, 2021 at Borgess Hospital of congestive heart failure. Denise met Michael Bellew in 1985 and the two were married. She is survived by two children, Carol Ann (Jorge) Hemenway of White Pigeon, and James Lee Bellew of Constantine.

Denise grew up in Three Rivers on Douglas Ave. with her parents, Daniel and Shirley Baldwin, both of whom preceded her in death. She attended Three Rivers High School.

Also surviving are three brothers, Daniel W. (Valerie) of Colon, Dennis of Ft. Wayne, Doug of Elkhart, one sister, Dorine Gonzales of Three Rivers, and many nieces and nephews.

Denise was happiest when surrounded by family and enjoyed backyard cookouts, and bonfires. She enjoyed watching old movies, camping out, and spending time with friends and family. She loved celebrating the birthdays of her six grandchildren, Skylar, Kamelia, Zaiden, Kinzlee, Breeanna, and Kylee and looked forward to holding a new grandchild due in January.

Visitation for Denise will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, at the Hohner Funeral Home in Three Rivers. Services will start at 11:00 a.m.  Denise will be buried at Riverside Cemetery.