Della Katherine Gale

Della Katherine (Cross) Gale, was born August 31, 1927 to James and Melissa (Morgan) Cross.  She passed away July 14, 2021 at her daughter's home in Lebanon, Missouri at the age of 93.

She grew up in the Hartshorn area and after raising her children Della worked for a time at the HD Lee factory in Houston.

Della enjoyed sewing, working in the flower beds and painting.  She also loved music and singing and dancing.  She cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Melissa Cross; two sons, Floyd Cross and Alvey Gale; brothers, Sonny Cole and Charles Cole and a sister Nona Capps.  She was also preceded by several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Della is survived by her children, Evelyn Meusch, Leta Angelly, Kathy Angelly, Lloyd Cross, Lennie Gale and Clinton Gale; 113 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren combined; three sisters, Margarete Hartman, Faye Cooley and Leona Ramirez as well as numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.