Denise LaGasse Brown, 57, of Valrico Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday August 21, 2021 surrounded by her husband and children. She was the Loving wife of her husband Jeffrey, Loving Mother of Kristen, Nathan and Derek, Loving stepmother of Dan and Jessica, Loving Mema of Brianna and Aubrey and loving sister to Doreen and Donna. Denise loved her family unconditionally and will continue to live through her legacy, her children, forever. She spread joy and kindness wherever she went always sacrificing her time to help others .Denise was a beautiful person inside and out with an infectious smile that would light up a room…she was an amazing woman, a middle school teacher and great friend to many, that positively touched so many people of all ages. She bravely fought metastatic breast cancer for 9 months with incredible strength and courage. She will be dearly missed and always remembered.