Dena K. Chambliss Obituary
We bid farewell to Dena K. Chambliss (Decorah, Iowa), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 11, 2026 at the age of 82. Dena touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dena K. Chambliss to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Estill Hayden and Ada Hayden (Brummell). She is survived by: her family, Dena, Steve, Necia and Stephanie; her grandchildren, Nico Gaffin and Ava Chambliss Dusch; her husband Steve; her daughters, Necia Chambliss and Stephanie Chambliss Gaffin; and her grandchild Logan. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may go to support the Celebrating Women's Scholarship with the Decorah School District Foundation (Decorah High School – 100 Claiborne Drive, Decorah, Iowa 52101) or WinnMed Hospice (901 Montgomery St, Decorah, IA 52101).
