Denise Suzanne Benard Wheeler

December 12, 2019

Denise Suzanne Benard Wheeler, 88 of New Bern, NC, formerly of Ardsley passed away on December 12, 2019. Pre-deceased by husband Edwin “Eddie” Wheeler, her parents Jeanne and Jacques Benard as well as her brother Jacques Benard. Beloved mother of Nanette DeSanto (husband Richard), Thomas (wife Janerie) and Lawrence Wheeler. Dear grandmother of Mallory Wheeler, Danielle Hurley (husband John). Denise grew up in Woodside, NY attending the High School of Performing Arts in New York City. After graduating, she worked for the New York Telephone Company where she met her future husband Eddie. Denise resided in New Bern, NC for the last 36 years since moving from Ardsley, NY. As an active member and organist at St. Christopher Episcopal Church until 2009 and a member of Curcillo. She worked as a real estate agent for Century 21 in Havelock until 2005 and past Secretary of Havelock Board of Realtors. A past President and Sunshine secretary of the Carolina Pines Garden Club she continued to be an active member until her death. She was a past board member of Craven Concerts in New Bern. Denise loved people, greeted everyone with a smile and couldn’t go to a store or restaurant without running into someone she knew. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Lung Association , 1200 Hosford Street, Suite 101 Hudson, WI 54016 or to St. Christopher's Episcopal Church , 1100 E Main St, Havelock, NC 28532. Visiting will be held on Wednesday, December 18th at Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, 64 Ashford Ave, Dobbs Ferry from 11:00AM to 1:00PM followed by interment at Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale. Edwardsdowdle.com