Mrs. Dena Yvonne Hartlerode, age 64 of Ellijay, passed away on Tuesday, December 20 ^th , 2022.

Mrs. Hartlerode was born on August 23 ^rd , 1958 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Ron Hartlerode and Ester Watkins Hartlerode.  Dena has lived here for several years and loved her town "Ellijay". She was a Professional Photographer for many years and ran a successful antique shop and later worked in other local businesses in town. Dena's dog Duke was also a welcoming face around town, where he would make his rounds, visiting with the locals and tourists alike. Dena was a wonderful, daughter, sister and friend, and will be missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her father, Dena is preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Servedio, and her stepfather, Carl Kuyat.

Survivors include her mother, Ester Hartlerode; 3 brothers, Ron Hartlerode, Craig Hartlerode, and Brett Kuyat, and one sister, Sheila Hartlerode.

No services are planned at this time for Mrs. Dena Hartlerode.

Bernhardt Funeral Home of Ellijay is in charge of these arrangements.