Eloise Joni Richards
Denise’s love for motherhood led her to adopt a third daughter, Eloise Joni Richards, as a single parent in 2011. Eloise’s middle name honors Denise’s late mother, who succumbed to cancer in December 2007. The adoption process took two years, and Denise adopted Eloise domestically within the United States.
In 2019, Denise opened up about Eloise’s unique circumstances, revealing her diagnosis with a chromosomal disorder that resulted in developmental delays. She shared the challenges they faced, emphasizing the lack of a predefined “road map” for their specific situation. Facing this reality, Denise stressed the importance of caring for one’s children, regardless of the unique challenges they may present.
