Denise Anne Harrison, age 58, passed away in Gulf Shores, Ala. on Oct. 5, 2015.
Born at Fort Campbell, Ky. on July 20, 1957 to career Army parents, Denise moved frequently, living in Oklahoma, Texas, Hawaii, Rhode Island, Georgia, Virginia and New Jersey, where she graduated from Montclair University.
After graduation, Denise worked briefly in New York City before moving to Orange County, Calif., working for several aerospace companies, including Hughes Aircraft Co. She earned a master’s degree in journalism from California State University Fullerton.
In 2002, Denise moved to Gulf Shores, Ala., becoming an independent contractor/free-lance writer for several audio-visual companies, most recently as the director of marketing communications for Professional Systems Network International.
Denise loved animals, volunteering at animal shelters and always accompanied by her small dog, most recently a rescue Yorkie.
After moving to Alabama, she also served as a tutor to disadvantaged children.
For over a decade, Denise volunteered in support of Project Jason, an organization established to increase public awareness of missing people, serving on its board of directors.
She is survived by her parents, William and Shirley Harrison of Gulf Shores, Ala.; a brother, William Dale Harrison of Elon, N.C.; and nephews, Nathan and Gabe Harrison of Burlington, N.C.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. in the Compass Room on the first floor of the Compass Point Condominium on Sandpiper Lane in Gulf Shores.
It was Denise's wish that donations in lieu of flowers be made to Project Jason, P.O. Box 59054, Renton, WA 98058, or online http://projectjason.org/how-you-can-help.html.
Arrangements by Cason Funeral Service, Foley.
