Denise Michelle Knipp

My mother, Denise Michelle Knipp (Chelle), née Twitty, 53, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born in 1972 in Lebanon, the daughter of Frank Twitty and Doris (Keeley) Cole.

Chelle graduated from Lebanon High School in 1991 after marrying the love of her life and the best man I know, my dad, Steve Knipp of Dayton, Ohio the year before. Chelle spent more than 25 years working in radiography and was widely loved by her colleagues, work friends, and patients for the care she showed, her no-nonsense attitude, and her ability to light up any room she entered. She was exceptional at many things, but none more so than being the world’s best mother. She was an incredible mother, a very loving wife, a nurturing grandmother, and a daughter beyond compare and she will be dearly missed.

Chelle is survived by her husband, Steve Knipp; mother, Doris (Ron) Cole; father, Frank Twitty; son, Steven (Sara) Knipp; grandson, Carter Knipp; brother, Larry (Mendi) Twitty; sister, Missy Bledsoe; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and in-laws who all thought more than the world of her.

Chelle was preceded in death by her sister, Beverly Twitty, and brother, Larry Franklin Twitty, Jr.

Funeral Services are to be held on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon.