Ms. Denise Mary McCarthy

Ms. Denise Mary McCarthy, born on June 19, 1961, in Libertyville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Denise lived a life full of simple joys and meaningful moments. She especially enjoyed watching people work on cars, spending time hunting and fishing, and taking great pride in her cooking, cleaning, and homemaking skills. These activities brought her happiness and were expressions of her caring nature. One of Denise’s proudest accomplishments was her deep love for her children and grandchildren. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, always putting her family first and nurturing their growth and well-being. She was a member of Pike County First Assembly of God.

Denise is lovingly remembered by her fiancé, Robert Strock; her daughters, Cassandra McCarthy of Iva, South Carolina, and Chasity McCarthy of Pickens, South Carolina; and her sons, Brandon Parker of Thomaston and Christopher McCarthy of Abbeville, South Carolina. She also treasured her grandchildren, Amber Vinson and Jacob Vinson, who brought her immense joy.

Her surviving sisters, Jeanette Bridwell and Roberta Williams, along with her brothers George Rohlinger (and wife Lorretta) and Joey Freese (and wife Tiffany), stand with several nieces and nephews who remember her fondly.

Denise was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis Anthony Rohlinger and Mary Evelyn Ezell.

Her family and friends will miss her kindness, her strength, and the warmth she brought to every room. Ms. Denise Mary McCarthy’s life was a testament to love and dedication, and she will be held forever in the hearts of those who knew her.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.