Christine (Chris) Dennis

Christine (Chris) Harris Dennis of Valdosta, Georgia departed this life to her eternal home at the age of 92 on June 28, 2025. She was surrounded by family and friends as she transitioned to eternity.

She was born on July 15, 1932, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Tom Tinker and Estelle (Hunter) Harris. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Wallace Dewitt Dennis Sr, her children, Wallace (Wally) Dewitt Dennis Jr and Patricia Carpenter, sons-in law Kimball Carpenter Sr, Joseph Silver Jr, and Kenneth Vest; daughter-in-law Deborah Dennis, her siblings: TJ Harris, Roy Harris, Ruth Morgan, Mary Linahan, Ton Harris, Shirley Valley, Vivian Lehman, and Murray Harris; and her grandson James Alexander (Alex) Carpenter. Survivors include her daughters Pam Vest of Lake City, Florida; Paula Dennis and fiancé Jack Johnson of Lake Park, Georgia; stepson William (Billy) Dennis and wife Denise of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; sister Lucy Harris Grover of McDonough, Georgia; grandchildren: Laura Garrett and husband Bill of Valdosta, Georgia; Dede Dennis of Thomasville, Georgia; Amy Lott and husband Ting of Hahira, Georgia; Bo Carpenter and wife Stella of Valdosta, Georgia; Priscilla Carpenter, wife to the late Alex Carpenter of Valdosta, Georgia; Pamela Taylor and husband Travis of Lake Park, Georgia; Erika Reister and husband Emil of Thompson’s Station, TN; and Bryan Walker of Lake Park, Georgia. Great grandchildren: William (Will) Garrett, Autumn Garrett, Abigail Lott, Daniel Lott, Lanie Carpenter Parker, AJ Carpenter, Tiffany Taylor Harris, Troy Taylor, Tommy Taylor, Ryleigh Reister, Weston Reister, and Emma Reese Walker; Great-great grandchildren Levi Garrett, Chipper Garrett, and Waylon Parker; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family that she loved dearly.

Chris met the love of her life, Wallace Dewitt Dennis Sr in 1948 while they were both working at Sam Lazarus and Sons as clothing clerks. They were married on August 30, 1952 and shared many cherished years with beautiful memories of their four children until his passing on April 29, 1979. Chris worked many years at Crackin’ Good Bakery before devoting herself full-time to raising her children as a stay-at-home mother.

One of her greatest joys in life was spending time with her grandchildren and great grand children whom she adored beyond measure. From car pick up lines at schools to quiet moments at home, she enjoyed each and every minute. Chris treasured the simple joys of life, especially the special times spent with her niece, Dian Tarpley and her late husband CT sipping coffee together in the mornings, relaxing by the pool, riding golf carts, and listening to music. These moments brought her laughter and lasting memories.

Everyone who knew her knew she had a zest for life! She loved playing Bingo, raising cockatoo birds, riding jet skis, and in her later years relaxing while watching game shows-especially her favorite, Family Feud with Steve Harvey. Chris spent her final days at Lakeland Villa, where she was surrounded by love and support. The family would like to extend a special thank you and is forever grateful to her very special caregiver Cassandra Simmons who lovingly called her ‘Sunshine’ often taking her out on the town and then in her final days visiting her frequently, filling those moments with love, joy, and comfort. Chris and the entire family also cherish the special visits from her niece DeeDee Harris which always brightened her day and put a smile on her face.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm at Carson McLane Funeral Home, followed by funeral services at 3:00pm in the Carson McLane Chapel. Graveside services will take place immediately afterward at Sunset Hill Cemetery. Services will be officiated by grandson-in-law Emil Reister with special messages from grandson-in-law Bill Garrett and her loving special son-in-law to be Jack Johnson.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Association or The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mclanefuneralservices.com.

Carson McLane Funeral Home