Ms. Della M. White was born on December 26, 1951 in Giles County, TN. She was the youngest daughter of the late Willie & Mary Bass Harney. She attended Elkton High School. She was baptized at an early age and was a faithful member of the Union Hill M.B. Church. She was dedicated to her church, until her death. Della was a people person; she loved to visit and fellowship with all she came in contact with.
On November 24, 2025 at 12:38pm surrounded by her loved ones, she departed this life and will be sadly missed by all those she knew.
Ms. Della was preceded in death by her brothers, John Bass, James Bass, David Bass, and Willie E. Harney “Kookie” and sisters, Mary Bass Pouncy and Belle Harney Gardner.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory two sons, John (Tina) White of Elkmont, AL, and Galen (Sabrina) White of Pulaski, TN
5 Grandkids, Cherell Bullock, Justin (Amberley) White, Austin (Allie) White, Eternity Humphrey, and Jayla White.
6 great grands, Geonna Bullock, Geordyn Bullock, D.J. Humphrey, Zion White, Brooklyn White, Genesis Bullock, and Caleb White.
3 sisters, Minnie B. Harney of Elkton, TN, Mae Fuller, and Liz (Jeremiah) Gardner all of Pulaski, TN
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 11:00am until 12:00pm with the funeral service to follow at 12:00pm at the Farmers Indian Creek M.B Church.
Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery.
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for Della Marie White.
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