Clarissa D. Gaines – passed away June 26, 2015 in Syracuse, New York. She graduated from Alcoa High School class of 1973. She worked at U.T. Hospital and in Syracuse, New York. Denise was a member of Church of Christ in Syracuse. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard L. Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gaines;  father and stepmother, Ben and Mathilda Gaines; aunts, Priscilla and Viola Cooper; uncles, Aquila Cooper and William Powell, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memories; mother, Esther Gaines, daughters, Angela Capers, Jenka (Angelo) Coker; son, Fredrick Ray; sisters, Lisa Gaines, Annette Gaines, Malanie Gaines; brothers, Brian and Steven Gaines; devoted aunt, Dr. Lula C. Powell and Cousin, Alwyn Powell; a host of nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends; devoted friends, Peggy Webb and Sharon Ferguson. The family will receive friends Monday, July 6, 2015 from 11:00 -12:00 p.m. with funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Dr. Rev. Lorin Harris officiating. Interment to follow at New Gray Cemetery. Services will conclude with dove release and blanket presentation.