"Hey girl friend i know you had to leave . i didn't now until today you had passed but i have had you on my mind for days so i started searching for the answer to where you were I know you are in heaven i miss our long talks you was a good friend and i will miss you .I will see you in heaven and i will always love you "
In loving memory of
Della Ferrell
May 25, 1942 - June 23, 2012
Della Hodge Ferrell
Della Hodge Ferrell, of Random Lake, WI passed from this life and woke up in her Heavenly home on June 23rd 2012. She was 70 years old.
Della was born May 25, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Dorothy Finley and Edward Hodge. Della is survived by her husband and loving companion of 50 years, Gordon Ferrell of Random Lake, WI, her son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Marci Ferrell, of Cedarburg, WI. She is further survived by her grandchildren Amber (Ruben) Ravatsaas of Random Lake, WI and Joshua Ferrell of Cedarburg, WI, her great-granddaughter Anya Ravatsaas of Random Lake, WI,
one brother Charles (Kristi) Hodge of Circleville, OH, Three sisters: Gladys (Walter) Perry of Louisa, KY, Mary (Johnny) Beckett of Dunlow, WV and Debra (Greg) Carroll of Louisa, KY, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Della was preceded in death by her brother James (Carol) Hodge of Lake City, TN in 2009.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 27th at 1 PM at Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville, WV, with Douglas Ferrell officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 27th from 11 am until the time of her funeral service. Burial will follow in the Pineview Cemetery, Orgas WV.
Tributes
"I have written on here before, but I had to write tonight because I was thinking of her. Della, I miss you so much today. It still breaks my heart that I will never see you again. It has been a rough day today and I think of all the times you would come into the store to shop and would stop to talk with me. I so wish I could see and talk to you again. I never imagined that I would come to cherish a stranger so much. I guess that what life is a lot of times. Chance encounters with people that will change your life forever. I have another customer that comes in now and she reminds me so much of you. It still doesn't take away the pain though and how sometimes I will see someone with the similar hairstyle as you and I think of there's Della and then it hits me that it can't be you. Anyhow I love you my "wisconsin grandma"."
"Della was such a pleasurable person; she loved God and loved everyone. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word. My prayers to the family for comfort and strength, knowing that she is now comforted and at peace. "
"Such a precious woman of God. Della was a wonderful friend with my mother in law and we loved her dearly. Sorry for your loss."
"Always smiling, always hugging someone, always encouraging--that was my Aunt Della. She will be missed by everyone who knew her."
"I stil can't believe she is gone, she was so precious to my husband and i. we loved going to Wisconsin her and Gordie were so funny she has prayed for us so many times,and we prayed for her with things that was troubleing her she was precious in my sight how much more precious was she to God.I will miss her phone calls if she didn't cal me i was calling her,weall will miss herand she will always hold a place in my heart that knowone can fill."
"Words cannot express my grief. I have no one favorite memory of Della. I met her at Walmart where I work and every minute I spent talking to her was a blessing for me. I considered her my "wisconsin" grandma. We always talked about the latest cases on Nancy Grace. If she didn't see me at work for a few weeks she would always say "you been alright". I loved her and will always think of her until I go. Hope to see you in heaven!!"
"I loved my Aunt Della and will miss her very much. She always had a smile on her face and a big hug waiting for me every time I saw her. I will always remember her as being a very honest woman who loved Jesus Christ. "
"sorry for your loss della was always so special so full of energy and love she and gordon were always there when their neighbors needed help they always brought a smile into our lives God is taking care of her now she will be missed love tom and char"
"I love you Della and will miss you. Thank you for making me smile when I felt like crying. Thank you for being a role model of a loving Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. You showed me how to forgive and trust in God. You have touched so many lives and I feel blessed that God put you in my life. You accomplished so much in your life through prayer and love, and your family will pass that on for many generations. I love all you Ferrells so very much. I know God will comfort you in this time of sorrow. Thank you for sharing Della."
"My sister, but, also my mentor and my best friend. Though miles seperated us we still shared so much. She rejoiced with me and cried with me.The way she lived her life was a testimony of her faith, and she spread her love of people and her love of the Lord freely."
"What can I say except I have always loved Della. She was like a sister to me. I will never forget the good times we had when we lived in Cleveland. She taught me so much as a young bride and mother. I know her brother James and her are rejoicing in heaven!! Love Carol Hodge"
"I never knew Della but her sister Debra is one of my dearest friends and from the way she talked about her I have come to understand that she was an exceptional person. I am very sorry for your loss."
"So sorry for your loss. I will always remember her smile. Della is in a better place but will be missed by her family and friends. "