Della Juanita

Chitwood

Della Juanita Chitwood, daughter of the late Frank Troutman and Allie (Lewis) Troutman, was born in Black, Missouri, on February 2, 1926. She departed this life at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington, Missouri, on November 21, 2021, at the age of 95.

On September 21, 1945, in Corning, Arkansas, Della was united in marriage to Seth Chitwood and to this union four children were born. Seth preceded her in death on October 22, 1992. Della became a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Lesterville, Missouri, on September 21, 1945.  She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, gardening, cooking and was an avid Cardinals fan. Della's greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandkids, great-grandkids and great-great-grandkids.

Della was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Steve Chitwood, one grandson, Ryan Ratcliffe, one brother, Bernell Troutman, and two sisters, Edith Shrum and Mae Cash.

Della is survived by one son, Larry Chitwood and wife Gail of Phoenix, Arizona, two daughters, Judy Ratcliffe and husband John of Terre Du Lac, Missouri, and Nancy Clatto of Lesterville, Missouri, daughter-in-law, Cindy Chitwood of Farmington, Missouri, 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Della will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Friday, November 26, 2021, 11 AM-1:30 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1:30 PM

Minister: Pastor Mike Allen

Burial: Lesterville Memorial Cemetery

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri