Denise Marie Nicholson

Denise M. Nicholson, of Overland Park, passed away Monday, September 3, 2012, at University of Kansas Medical Center.

Denise was born March 19, 1957, to Ralph and Delores Hutchison in Henderson, Nevada. Denise graduated from Oak Park High School in 1973 and then earned an Associates degree from Maple Woods College in 1975.

Denise was a strong, proud, independent woman. She worked as a stockbroker for Merrill Lynch for 14 years before starting her own interior design company, Envision A Room. Denise enjoyed studying Greek mythology and was an avid gamer. She was a dedicated mother, and proud grandmother and doted on her family and grandson.

Denise is survived by her mother, Delores Hutchison; a daughter, Jennifer Nicholson; her son, William Nicholson and his wife Krystal; her grandson, Landon Nicholson; and two sisters.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Lymphoma Research Foundation, 115 Broadway, Suite 1301, New York, New York 10006.