Della Deel Obituary

Della Lorine Deel

Della Lorine Deel, 94, of Republic, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at her residence.

Lorine was born Feb. 12, 1930, in Grundy, Virginia, to James Kelly and Alta Faye (McClanahan) Dales. She married Dorsey Deel in 1946, Grundy, Virginia, and he preceded her in death.

Lorine's survivors include her son, Danny Deel of Republic; four grandchildren, Dia Banister of Republic, Dana Deel of Republic, Danny Deel Jr. of Lubbock, Texas, and Todd Hansen of Republic; 16 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; brother, David Dales of Green Springs; sister, Pat Fitzpatrick of Bellevue; and many nieces, nephews, and family.

Lorine retired from General Electric in Bucyrus and later worked as a food hostess and at Campbell Soup Factory. She helped with Republic Food Pantry and also held her Realtor's License and was the local Notary.

Lorine was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, James Dales; and four sisters, Pauline Owens, Mable Hale, Vera Thrun, and Violet Mincer.

Lorine's graveside services will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2024, at Butternut Ridge Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Friday at Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home, Bloomville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Republic Food Pantry.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.