Denise McGuire Obituary Denise Tomlinson McGuire December 29, 1966 - July 7, 2024 Franklin - Denise Renee Tomlinson McGuire, 57, passed away July 7, 2024 in her home with her husband by her side. She was born in Michigan and was a graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor s Degree in Biology specializing in Bat Biology. Denise traveled all over the world presenting professional and scientific symposiums and instructive workshops. She authored various articles relative to bat husbandry and captive care. She appeared in 2003 on the David Letterman Show with "Bat World Sanctuary". Denise was considered an authority in her field. She was a member of the Hampton Roads Kennel Club and loved showing and training dogs and teaching people how to show their dogs. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Daniel Patrick McGuire; her mother Wanda Woodard Adkin, her father Benjamin Charles Wilsey, Jr., her brother Benny Wilsey, and a niece, Mara, all of Michigan; her father-in-law, Joseph McGuire; and a sister-in-law, Melissa Vaughan (Keith) and their daughter Kelly. A celebration of Denise s life will be held the first weekend in October at the Hampton Roads Kennel Club Dog Show. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Batworld.org or Southern States Rescued Rottweilers. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Jul. 8, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Denise-McGuire 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/denise-mcguire-obituary?id55521314 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Denise Renee Tomlinson McGuire, 57, passed away on 7 July 2024. A graduate of Western Michigan University, she was an authority in bat biology and traveled worldwide for her work. Denise is survived by her husband, family, and many friends who cherished her memory. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A celebration of Denise Renee Tomlinson McGuire's life was held the first weekend in October 2024 at the Hampton Roads Kennel Club Dog Show. Memorial donations were made to Batworld.org and Southern States Rescued Rottweilers in her honor. ### The Edited Obituary **Denise Tomlinson McGuire** **29 December 1966 - 7 July 2024** Franklin - Denise Renee Tomlinson McGuire, 57, passed away 7 July 2024 in her home with her husband by her side. She was born in Michigan and was a graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology specializing in Bat Biology. Denise traveled all over the world presenting professional and scientific symposiums and instructive workshops. She authored various articles related to bat husbandry and captive care. She appeared in 2003 on the David Letterman Show with "Bat World Sanctuary." Denise was considered an authority in her field. She was a member of the Hampton Roads Kennel Club and loved showing and training dogs and teaching people how to show their dogs. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Daniel Patrick McGuire; her mother Wanda Woodard Adkin; her father Benjamin Charles Wilsey, Jr.; her brother Benny Wilsey; and a niece, Mara, all of Michigan; her father-in-law, Joseph McGuire; and a sister-in-law, Melissa Vaughan (Keith) and their daughter Kelly. A celebration of Denise’s life will be held the first weekend in October at the Hampton Roads Kennel Club Dog Show. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Batworld.org or Southern States Rescued Rottweilers. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin on 8 July 2024. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Denise Renee Tomlinson McGuire | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 57 years | | Birth | 29 December 1966; Michigan | | Death | 7 July 2024; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------| | Denise Renee Tomlinson McGuire | Decedent | Franklin, Virginia | | Daniel Patrick McGuire | Spouse | Franklin, Virginia | | Wanda Woodard Adkin | Parent | Michigan | | Benjamin Charles Wilsey, Jr. | Parent | Michigan | | Benny Wilsey | Sibling | Michigan | | Mara | Niece | Michigan | | Joseph McGuire | Father-in-law | Unknown | | Melissa Vaughan (Keith) | Sister-in-law | Unknown | | Kelly | Niece | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Denise McGuire was a graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, specializing in Bat Biology. 2. She traveled worldwide to present at professional and scientific symposiums and instructive workshops. 3. Denise authored various articles related to bat husbandry and captive care. 4. She made a notable appearance on the David Letterman Show in 2003 with "Bat World Sanctuary." 5. Denise was considered an authority in her field of bat biology. 6. She was a member of the Hampton Roads Kennel Club and enjoyed showing and training dogs, as well as teaching others how to show their dogs.