Della Mae Fleury

Della Mae (Underwood/Tyree) Fleury passed away 28 February 2023 on her 87th birthday at the Pocahontas Nursing Center.  Della was born in Beaver Creek, WV. and resided in the states of Virginia, Maryland, and Colorado before returning to her home of WV.  Della’s loves were spending time with her family and friends and her precious pugs named ET, Daisy and Spike.  She also loved hummingbirds, as they reminded her of her birth home, Huntersville, WV and her mother.

Della made a career with Giant Food Stores and retired as an assistant manager.  She also worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) in Colorado and was the owner/operator of the Suds & Duds laundry mat and thrift store in Marlinton.  Della was the first woman to become a Commander of the Fort Washington Yacht Club and was very proud of having been crowned as best GreatGrandmother for Pioneer Days.  She also enjoyed singing, listening to music and dancing.  One of her favorite songs was, “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” by John Denver.  Her favorite lyrics: Country roads, take me home, to the place where I belong, West Virginia, mountain momma, take me home, country roads.

Della was preceded in death by her parents Denver and Dollie Underwood, four sisters and four brothers.  She is survived by her son, James Tyree, daughter, Dollie Diane Hawk, three sisters, one brother, four grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren.   At her request, there will be no services.