Della graduated from Janesville High School, Iowa; served in the US Army and was a member of the Women's Army Corps Band from 1971 until 1975. She graduated from Jacksonville State University and retired from the US Postal Service. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her sisters.
Della is survived by; step-daughter Sheila Payne (Greg); four sisters Janet Hansen, Shirley Austin, Barbara Tatum and Linda Brandos (David); nieces, nephews, cousins, her beloved fur babies, Pete, Bella, and Jack as well as a host of friends many whom she considered her Alabama family.
Della was preceded in death by her loving husband of 37 years, Ellis Wayne Tuggle; father Carl Coates and mother Evelyn Walters Coates.
Celebration of life services for Della will be held Monday, April 22, 2019 at Providence United Methodist Church, 7300 Providence Church Road, Morris, AL 35116, with a time of visitation from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM; funeral service at 11:00 AM, followed by her burial in the cemetery adjacent to the Church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsgardendalechapel.com for the Tuggle family.
