Mitzi Denmark Obituary, Death – The community of Lucedale is grieving the heartbreaking loss of Mitzi Denmark, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished friend, who tragically passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, following a fatal car accident. At just 45 years old, Mitzi’s life was cut short in a moment that has left her family and community in shock and mourning.
Born on November 28, 1979, Mitzi was the beloved daughter of the late Michael Brock and Irene Eslie (Hammons) Brock. A native of Moss Point and a resident of Lucedale in her later years, she was known throughout her life for her gentle heart, her giving nature, and her unwavering devotion to those she loved.
Mitzi’s life was grounded in family. Her marriage to Tyler Denmark on July 16, 2021, was a celebration of deep love and partnership. Together, they built a home filled with affection, laughter, and strength. As a mother to four biological children—Katelyn Rufful, Joshua Rufful Jr., Andrew Rufful, and Thomas “Brock” Rufful—Mitzi found her greatest joy. Her nurturing spirit shaped her children’s lives, guiding them with patience, resilience, and compassion.
But Mitzi’s love extended beyond biology. She embraced her bonus children—Braden Eubanks, Kenny Cortina, and Camryn Cochran—with open arms, loving them as her own and nurturing them with the same warmth and care that defined her role as a mother. Her home was a place of comfort and belonging for all who entered it.
Mitzi’s tragic passing came as a result of a devastating car accident that claimed her life far too soon. In the wake of her death, the community has come together in mourning, remembering her as a woman who embodied kindness and selflessness. Friends recall her as someone who could always be counted on in times of need—a person who made life better simply by being part of it.
She is survived by her husband Tyler, her mother Irene, her children and bonus children, as well as her father-in-law, Eric Denmark, and mother-in-law, Phyllis Denmark. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Brock, whose memory she held dear throughout her life.
A funeral service in Mitzi’s honor will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Sigler Funeral Home, located at 4248 Main Street, Lucedale, MS. Friends and family are invited to attend calling hours from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., preceding the service. This gathering will serve as a space to reflect on the beauty of Mitzi’s life and to find solace in the community she helped build.
Her loss is immeasurable, but her spirit lives on through her children, the lives she touched, and the memories held close by all who knew her.