Della Ann Allison was born November 6, 1939 to Robert and Gladys Glidewell in Anadarko, Oklahoma. She departed this life April 16, 2021 at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 10 days. Della was a 1958 graduate of Anadarko High School. Della married her high school sweetheart, Merle Allison on October 12, 1956; to this union were born two children, Merle Jr., and Cindy. Merle Sr. and Della brought their family to Bristow in 1974 making the community their forever home. They shared many years of love and laughter. Merle Sr. predeceased her on October 2, 2010.
Della worked many years as CFO at Bristow Medical Center where she would later retire. A member of First Baptist Church, Della was faithful to her Lord and Savior. Family time was important. She was active throughout the community with Beta Sigma Phi. As well, she loved to travel, was a painter when the mood struck her, and took on the task of feeding every bird in the community; she especially loved her dog, Tucker. Della always made time for dominos with friends and could spend hours watching the Hallmark channel.
She is survived by one son, Merle Allison Jr. and wife Jenny of Bristow; one daughter, Cindy Allison of Bristow; four grandchildren, Amber Allison of Tulsa, John Allison of Honolulu, Hawaii, Andy Allison and wife Rocky of Bristow and Amelie Riffe of Bristow; two great-grandchildren, Landon and Logan Allison; her dog Tucker and numerous friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 56 years, Merle Allison Sr.; three brothers, Ed, Bob and Raymond.
Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Bristow City Cemetery with Reverend D J Carney officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church at www.fbcbristow.com and click the GIVE link at the top; or checks mailed to FBC, PO Box 717, Bristow, Oklahoma 74010.
