Denise Lynn Giovinazzo (Vignaux), 65, of Allen, TX passed away peacefully and surrounded by her husband and children, on the evening of Sunday, November 9. Denise was born on June 22, 1960 in Kittery, Maine to Theodore Albert Vignaux and Sandra JoAnn Lewis. She is preceded in death by her father, Theodore; mother, Sandy; stepmother, Joyce; and grand-son, Kalo. She is survived by her husband, Steven; her brothers, T.J. and Mark; her children, Freddie, Ryan, and Shannon (Grant); her stepchildren, Alex, Brianna (Armando), and Nathan; her grandchildren, Blaze, Skylar, Brady, Juniper and Camilla, and countless other friends and family who benefitted from the magnificence of her kindness. Denise spent years in the corporate world providing for her family, and then she courageously stepped away to pursue her true calling in massage therapy, specializing in lymphatic drainage. A lifelong learner, she studied under renowned experts and founded her own practice, Blazingsky Bodyworks— named in honor of her first two grandchildren. Through her work, she brought healing and hope to many, including offering free massages to cancer patients at oncology centers, providing comfort and peace during their most difficult journeys. She was grateful for her Healing Strong community and volunteered with them to continue their mission of connecting, educating, and supporting those facing cancer and other diseases.

Denise radiated strength and unwavering positivity, always finding light in the darkest moments and making space for others to feel its warmth, too. Her daily mantra was simple yet profound: How can I help?—and she lived it with grace, compassion, and boundless generosity.

In lieu of flowers, Denise asked that donations be made to Healing Strong.