Della Cole's Obituary
Decatur – Della Cole, 79, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, October 03, 2018, at Generations at McKinley Place.
Della was born February 27, 1939, in Brownsville, TN, the daughter of Robert Hayes and Vera Lou Taylor.
She is survived by her children: Linda Hayes, Sheila Hayes and Randle Hayes all of Decatur; 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren; siblings: Robert Nicholson of Decatur, Logan Nicholson of Urbana, Robert Hayes and Keith Hayes of IN, Gussie Reed of Decatur; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Della was preceded in death by her parents, 1 son, 1 daughter, brother and 2 sisters.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be 11 am, Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. There will be no visitation and burial will take place at a later date.
The family of Della Cole is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL 62526. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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