Della L. Birdsong
Della L. Birdsong, 73, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on August 17, 2009 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
Della was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Vera (Bennett) Rhynerson. She is survived by her sister, Roberta Sparks and eight children Mike (Diana Lea) Birdsong, Grapevine, Texas; Terri (Carl Ray) Crump, Lenexa, Kansas; Jim (Gina) Birdsong, Murrieta, California; Jeff Birdsong, Lenexa, Kansas; Jerome Birdsong, Kansas City, Kansas; Joe Birdsong, Kansas City, Kansas; Johanna (Dan) Dickman, Shawnee, Kansas; Cheryl Birdsong-Dyer (Sean Dyer), Leawood, Kansas; 26 grandchildren: Bridgett Yeldell, Amy Birdsong, Angie Birdsong, Dana Jones, Meagan Riley, Steven Dickman, Jenna Dickman, Tyler Dickman, Justin Birdsong, Julie Hansett, Bill Hansett, Sarah Birdsong, Nellie Dyer, Webster Dyer Melissa Birdsong, Brett Birdsong, Bambi Birdsong, Brooke Birdsong, Jerome Birdsong, Jessy Birdsong, Samantha Birdsong, Chris Birdsong, Tyler Birdsong, Ashlynn White, Joseph Birdsong, Dylon Birdsong, Niki Birdsong, Brandy Birdsong; and 31 great-grandchildren: Aaliyah Yeldell, Dominic Yeldell, Paul Guerrero II, Kaitlyn Birdsong, Alyssa Toth, Tait Torset, Dominick Herrera, Heaven Herrera, Rogelio Herrera, Michael jr Herrera, Marissa Herrera, Kennidy Birdsong, Jayden Hansett, Jordan Wilson, Jeremy Daniels, Jayden Daniels, Delaino Loya, Anthony Loya, Alexis Pena, Juleonna Pena, Amiliyana Birdsong, Alycia Pena, Jerome Birdsong, Jaiden Birdsong, Jasmine Birdsong, Jessy Birdsong, Jerome Birdsong, Joseph James Birdsong, Joseph David Birdsong, Jessalyn Birdsong, Haylee Birdsong; and nieces and nephews.
“When you first think of Della Birdsong you think of a strong, loved, unique, wise, comforting, honest, gorgeous, independent, loving, amazing woman. Della Birdsong has been through a lot in her life, and through all of it she’s been amazingly strong, some of us just don’t understand how she does it. She always had a way to amaze us all, many of her family members looked up to her, and I’m not talking about a small family. Della has a very big family that loves her and adores her. It’s funny because she had 2 things she loved to do, playing solitaire and reading, and she would do both a lot. Della was always a very comforting person, she always had a way to make you feel loved. No matter what she always gave the best advice, and would always tell you her honest opinion. She also had something you can’t find in many places these days, she wasn’t judgmental, and no matter what you’ve done she would make you feel equal to everyone else. She was very beautiful and gorgeous inside and out, honestly I don’t think anyone will ever fill her shoes because she was just that great. Even in heaven I believe she’ll be sharing her greatness forever and ever. You will be loved and missed. God bless. ”
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Stroke Foundation, 5960 Dearborn Street, Suite 100, Mission, Kansas 66202 or online at http://www.americanstroke.org/content/view/47/131/
Visitation and Funeral Service
Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 22, 2009 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow in Star Valley Cemetery, La Cygne, Kansas.
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I’m sorry I can not be there to morn with ya’ll. I’m sorry for the loss she’s in a better place now and will be watching over us all she will be there through our tough times and our happy times supporting everyone through her love and memory.
Love Always,
Brandy
To the Birdsong family — I will always remember Della sitting on the back deck at Cheryl and Sean’s home. She would always have a smile and wave. I know everyone will miss her, but I will help celebrate the wonderful life she lived. Love to the family, in this time of grief. Flona Halley
We will all miss her very much.. Although we can not see her she is still here watching over all of us. Thanks to everyone who has supported our family through this tough time!!
Love,
Meagan Riley
one thing i will always say about are grandma i could always talk to her. she has never judge me. i was always comfortable and trusted her with everything i told her. she has the greatest smile and amazing personality. i love her and will always miss grandma. i will speak to her through the stormy days . and i know she will always will respond with a sun shine day. grandma showed me love . i will never forget you. with every tear i shed you will be missed and never forgotten . love little jerome. love and respect from all the birdsong family.
My heart goes out to Justin(my daughter Rachel Faye) and Cheryl and the entire family. I know Justin was very close to his Grandmother and appreciated her very much. It was touching to hear he held her hand as she passed. I recall recently after their daughter, my grand daughter, Kennidy Kathleen Birdsong was born, Cheryl brought Della to see little Kennidy and it was precious to see how excited she was to see her grandson Justin’s little girl for the first time. I took photos and tears welled up in my eyes just thinking how close I was to my Grandmother and she has been gone now for many years. How we miss them so yet how their passing does bring a different perspective on life. May God bless the entire Birdsong Family in their hour of loss of such a loved woman, Della Birdsong. ~~Joni, Liz, and Maleia Williams
I AM SORRY TO HEAR THAT THIS HAS HAPPEN I NEVER GOT TO KNOW HER.MAYBE SHE IS THE ANGLE WACTHING OVER ME AND MY CHILDERN.COULD SOMEONE PLEASE GET A HOLD OF ME .I AM HOPEING TO FIND MY FATHER MIKE.