1929-2023
Della was born October 3, 1929, southwest of Fairview, Oklahoma to Noah J and Veva (Ardrey) Howerton and passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Enid.
Della graduated from Longdale High School and Enid Business College. On December 23, 1950, she married Jack C. Huckleberry at the Christian Church in Fairview. They were married for 66 years. Della spent her early career as an executive secretary. She then went to work for the First National Bank and retired as a Vice President in 1986. Della was a member of Central Christian Church and served as a Chamber of Commerce Ambassador.
Della is survived by her children, Sue A. Chael and J. Curtis Huckleberry of Enid; grandson, Zach and wife Ashley Chael of Edmond; step-granddaughter, Dr. Lauren Chael-Hendrickson, her husband, Stephen and daughters, Emily, Bridget, and Erin of Fishers, Indiana; sister, JoAnn Palovik of Enid.
She was preceded in death by husband, Jack; parents, Noah and Veva Howerton; son-in—law, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret) David T. Chael.
Memorials may be made through Anderson-Burris to Enid A.M. Too Ambucs.
Della’s family wishes to thank the amazing caring staff at Brookdale.
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