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Willa Dean Dell
Mar 13, 1939 — Jul 12, 2026
Willa Dean Dell (nee Rigsby) passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
She was born and raised in Missouri. She met and married Richard in St Louis in 1958. Throughout her lifetime she lived in various locations in Missouri, Michigan and finally settled in Arizona. Regardless of where she was living she supported various charities through her sewing and craft work.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, infant daughter Stephanie and niece Krista.
She will be missed by her children Donna (Tim) Doran, Billie Jo (Bennett) Scholten, Richard Dell, Deen Dell; and special family friend, Virgil Joey Jr.; grandchildren Tiffany (James), Marisa (Bobby), Monica (Kirk), Nic (Mindy), Gregory, Krysten (Kirk), Travis and Heather; 12 great-grandchildren and nephews David, Bill (Phyllis) and Kevin.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, July 15 2026 at 2:00 PM at Whitney & Murphy Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler, AZ 85225.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Valley Humane Society, Valleyhumane.org.
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