Denise Maines

Denise Louise Maines , 66, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospice after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Denise was born on December 21, 1953 to Donald and Ruth (Lesher) Maines in Noblesville, Indiana.

Denise was a 1972 graduate of Noblesville High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts and Certificate in Accounting from Indiana University in 1976 and a Masters of Business Administration from Indiana University in 1984. Denise had a nearly 50 year career in banking, working for six banks primarily in the risk compliance area. Her most recent position was Vice-President BSA and Fraud Operations at First Internet Bank. Outside of work, Denise was passionate about animal protection and loved to spend time with her cats. She was a devoted Jimmy Buffet fan and rarely missed his Indianapolis concerts. Other favorite activities included going to the Disney World and the beach and keeping in touch with distant family on social media. Denise was a longtime member of St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Speedway.

Denise is survived by her mother, Ruth Maines of Noblesville, and siblings Laureen Maines of Bloomington, Dean Maines (Nancy O’Connor) of Edina, MN and Janice (David) Johnson of Westfield. She also is survived by her five nieces and nephews who she adored - Alex Johnson, Audrey Johnson, Colm Maines, Ruth Maines, and Deaglan Maines. Denise is predeceased by her father, Donald Maines.

A visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, in Noblesville. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at St. Christopher's Catholic Church, 5301 West 16th Street, in Indianapolis. Burial will be at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan.

The family requests masks to be worn by those attending.

Memorial contributions may be made to Brown County Humane Society (www.bchumane.org/donate); or St. Christopher’s Catholic Church Capital Campaign (www.stchrisindy.org).

Condolences: www.randallroberts.com