Margaret Julianna Denes

Margaret Julianna (Lucas) Denes, 83, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on 04/11/25. Margaret, better known as Marge or Margie, was born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey. Following a call for faith and service, Marge entered the convent with the Sisters of Mercy, took the name Sister Anicetus, and began a nearly 40-year teaching career. Marge subsequently left the order but continued to follow her passion for education and music by working as a Music Teacher in Sayreville, New Jersey, and earning her Master's Degree from Westminster Choir College. Marge was an accomplished violinist and performed in numerous orchestras and even played in a handbell choir that performed for a visit by Pope John Paul II. Marge was a regular participant in the alto section of church choirs in both New Jersey and Tennessee. Marge had a zest for life, loved unconditionally, was a steadfast friend, and had the purest of hearts.

Marge was preceded in death by her mother, Irene (Borbely) Lucas; her father, Victor Lucas; and her brother, Donald Lucas. She is survived by her former husband, Laszlo G. Denes of Jackson Heights, NY; daughter, Julianna E. Denes of Somerville, AL; and her partner, Jared Smyda; son, Laszlo Denes of Knoxville TN; her favorite person in the entire world, grandson Gabriel M. Denes, of Knoxville, TN; his partner, Samantha Hicks; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Services will be held in privacy. To honor Marge's exceptional life, and in lieu of flowers, please enjoy a bowl of ice cream, a Hershey bar, or a Reese's peanut butter cup, and sit down with a good Stephen King book, and remember her fondly.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.rosefuneraltn.com.