Della Johnson

Della Johnson (nee: Webb) of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Denman Grant Johnson; her son, Gene Johnson; her parents, Rex and Della Webb; and her siblings, Monroe (Louise) Webb and Mary (Jerry) Hornbrook.

Della is survived by her children, Carolyn “Sue” (Keith) Hill, Keith Grant Johnson, and Cheryl (Jim) Nichols; her grandchildren, Sarah Sloan, Rachel Price, Alyssa Hill, Beau Hill, Zachary Hill, Jennifer Deimund, Samuel Johnson, and Joshua Johnson; her great-grandchildren, Rylee Price, Reagan Price, Emmaline Price, Ellie Kate Price, Madeline Sloan, Mariah Sloan, Molly Sloan, Marissa Sloan, Malachi Sloan, Mia Sloan, Micah Sloan, Mae Sloan, Matthew Sloan, Fiona Deimund, and Liam Deimund.

Della was a woman of deep faith and very involved as a leader with community bible study groups in the Hazelwood and St. Charles areas. She spent much of her life applying compassion and care as a charge nurse at Saint Sophia Health and Rehabilitation Center. One of Della’s favorite pastimes was doing arts and crafts projects with her daughter, floral arrangements and wreaths being two of her specialties. Della had a real passion for gardening and roses, her favorite flowers.

Contributions in Della’s memory can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.