Della Mae Fox

Della Mae Bumgarner Fox, 98 passed away on Monday September 1. She was the daughter of the late Nathan and Elzie Shuler Bumgarner. In addition to her parents, Della Mae was preceded in death by her husband of seventy years, Claude Edison Fox and a daughter, Claudine Mace; a sister, Louise Norman; grandsons, Mickey and Anthony Mace; granddaughter, Delana Guffey; great grandson, Charles Cassels; nephew, Rufus Norman; and a niece, Cindi Norman.

Della Mae is survived by her daughter, Wanda Clayton (Joe) and a son, Kenneth Fox. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 11 great great grandchildren, two nieces, Janie Kirkland and Gloria Kirkindahl (Jim); two nephews, Lemuel Norman (Sue) and Henford (Tater) Norman. Several great nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will hold a private service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider a donation to the East Sylva Baptist Church benevolence fund at 61 Faith Avenue, Sylva, NC 28779.