Denise Lynn Tarantino

Denise Lynn Bateman Tarantino was born September 21, 1955 in Parsons, Kansas to parents, Jack Arlan Bateman and Phyllis Sue Cowden Bateman. She passed away in Cleveland, Texas on February 18, 2025 at the age of 69 years. Denise has lived in the Cleveland area for over 35 years and she retired from Walmart in May of 2024 after 21 years of service. Denise loved her animals, plants, family and friends very much and will be greatly missed by everyone that loved her. 

Denise was preceded in death by her father, Jack Arlan Bateman in 1994; her husband, Tony Tarantino Sr in 2018. She is survived by her beloved mother, Phyllis Sue Bateman; brother, Craig Bateman and wife Sara; nephew, David Bateman; niece, Kristen Graziano; stepson, Tony Tarantino Jr; stepdaughter, Annabelle Tarantino; best friend, Loretta Hoch and her children, Kristel Garrison and Corey McDonald, Cody Warden, and Taylor Warden. 

No services are currently scheduled. Arrangements handled under the trusted care of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home.