·                     Della Clara Sawyers Cole 86, formerly of Leivasy, entered into eternal peace on November 30, 2025 at the Summersville Healthcare Center.  Della was one of nine children born to loving parents Frank and Margaret Sawyers of Craigsville. In addition to her parents, Della was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 60+ years Charles Cole Sr. and seven siblings.

Forever cherishing their memories of Della are daughter, Charlene (Ronald) Butcher of Jane Lew , sons, Charles (Jennifer) Cole Jr. and  Stephen (Melissa) Cole all of Canvas.    Della cherished every   moment with her grandchildren Brandon (Madison) Cole and Garrett (Elizabeth) Cole all of Canvas , Stephanie (Devon) Edwards of Summersville, Alexis (Aaron) Wiley of Canvas, and Samantha Shaver and her sons. But the true sparkle in her eyes were her great grandchildren, Adley Cole, Reagan Cole, Lincoln Wiley, Ledger Wiley and a great granddaughter Wrenley  Merriam Cole on the way. Della is also survived by her brother Ned (Diane) Sawyers of Arthur Dale , and several nieces and nephews.

Della was past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, member of the New Prospect Baptist Church of Leivasy, Cub Scout Den Mother, and a member of the West Virginia Education Association. Della's true passion was teaching as she was a professional educator for  40+ years in Nicholas County.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Pam Whitlock (sons Jon and Sam) and Julie Cornwell for their compassionate care  Additional appreciation to Summersville healthcare center, who took the utmost care of her.

Della was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and  friend. She will be truly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Shriners Children's Hospital.

"Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you." John 16:22

Graveside services will be conducted at 1p.m. Friday December 5th in the West Virginia Memorial Gardens Mausoleum at Calvin.

The Waters Funeral Chapel at Summersville is in charge of the arrangements.

Condolences: watersfuneralchapel.com