Dessire M. Hennen, age 68, of Savannah, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday January 12, 2019 in her home. She worked as a nurse in San Diego, CA, where she lived most of her life. She is survived by 4 children, Terry Lavka of Loretto, TN, Lori Rhodes of Savannah, TN, Cheryl Smith of Waterloo, AL, Caryn Lavka of Savannah, 12 grandchildren, James Lavka, Christopher Franks, Carina Edwards, Ryan Lavka, Elen Rhodes, David Rhodes, Breanna Harvey, Levi Harvey, Wyatt Rich, Jay Lavka, Dawson Rhodes, and the late Samuel Lavka. She is also survived by 3 great-grandchildren. Grave side service will be held on Tuesday January 15, 2019 at 11am at White’s Creek Cemetery in Walnut Grove, TN.