The Shadow
Deniece Marie Hubbard
Deniece Marie Hubbard, age 59, of Covington died February 7, 2025.
She was proceeded in death by her father; Robert Smith and a granddaughter; Taylor Atkinson.
Deniece leaves behind her husband, Benjamin Lanier Hubbard, Jr.; her mother and step-father, Marie and Robert DeGuzman; three daughters, Catrina Hill (Christopher), Britany Cox (Keven) and Merissa Hubbard (Derek); a son, Benjamin Lanier Hubbard III (Megan); two sisters, Sandra Howell (Jeremy Howell) and Cynthia Glover; two step-brothers, Ronnie (Jama) and Robert DeGuzman Jr. (Marilyn ); a step-sister, Rose Conn (Mike Conn), 10 grandchildren, Kiersten Stogner (Justin), Dylan Atkinson, Cameron Cox, Kendall Cox, Landon Hill, Giovanni Amato, Christopher Cox, Jaxon Ludlow,
Donavan Ludlow, Ashton Rambo and Addalyn Rambo; a great-grandchild, Lennon Stogner; and a number of nieces, nephews and other family members.
We celebrate the life of a truly remarkable woman—Deniece Marie Hubbard. While our hearts are heavy with grief, they are also full of gratitude for the time we were blessed to share with her. Deniece was not just a mother, a wife, daughter, a grandmother, sister, or a friend—she was the glue that held this family together, a source of unwavering love, and the very definition of kindness.
To know Deniece was to know warmth. She had this way of making everyone feel welcome, like you belonged, no matter where you came from or what burdens you carried. If you needed a place to stay, a meal to eat, or just someone to listen—her door was open. She had a heart big enough to adopt anyone who needed family, and her love stretched far beyond blood ties. She was a true Southern Belle, but with a free-spirited, fearless soul—a Southern hippie who lived life on her own terms, unafraid to speak her mind, and always honest, even when the truth wasn’t easy to hear.
Deniece was the kind of person who could hold a conversation with anyone. It didn’t matter if you were young or old, rich or struggling—she had a way of making you feel like you mattered. Her wisdom was vast, and no matter the question, she always seemed to have an answer. She was a role model, a woman of loyalty, strength, and resilience. If you needed advice, she’d give it to you straight, and if you were lucky, she’d throw in some of her famous cooking tips along the way. Because if there was one thing, we all knew about Deniece—it was that she could cook like no other.
The best memories with her often centered around the kitchen, where she would hum along to Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, or Carrie Underwood, stirring up meals that could comfort your soul. Many of us can still hear her singing “Suds in the Bucket” as she danced around the kitchen, filling the air with laughter and the scent of something delicious. Holidays, family reunions, birthdays—these were the moments she lived for.
She made sure every gathering was filled with love, good food, and conversation that lasted long after the plates were cleared.
Deniece loved adventure, whether it was camping, shooting guns, or just talking for hours on the phone. Those nights around the campfire, getting a little too tipsy, sharing stories, and making memories—those are the moments we’ll hold on to. She was fearless and passionate, always chasing the things that made her happy. And if she wasn’t with her family, she was probably taking care of stray animals, showing them the same kindness she showed to everyone else.
But most of all, Deniece was about family. She adored her husband, Benjamin Hubbard Jr., and together, they built a life full of love and laughter. Her children—Catrina, Britany, Merrisa, and Benjamin III—were her pride and joy, and she loved their significant others as if they were her own. Her grandchildren, from Kiersten to Addalyn, and even her great-grandchild, Lennon, were the lights of her life. She cherished each of you, watching over you with a heart so full of love that it will continue to guide you even in her absence.
Deniece leaves behind a legacy of strength, loyalty, and kindness. She taught us to love without judgment, to stand by the people who need us, and to always be true to ourselves. She taught us how to cook, how to laugh, how to take care of one another, and, maybe most importantly, how to live without fear.
Her passing has left a hole that no words can fill, but if she were here, she’d remind us that grief is just love with nowhere to go. So, let us honor her by living as she did—fearlessly, with open hearts, and with love that knows no bounds.
Deniece Marie Hubbard, your love, your laughter, and your spirit will never fade. You will live on in every meal we cook, every song we sing, and every story we tell. Though you are gone, you are never truly far from us.
Rest easy, sweet soul. You were loved beyond measure, and you will be missed more than words can say.
Her body has been cremated.
A service will be held at a later date.
Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
