Della Faye Cannon Mcgee

Della Faye Cannon McGee, 91, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in a local care facility surrounded by family.

Della was born on November 19, 1927 in Beaumont, TX to Solomon and Mary Castille Cannon.  The family moved to Lake Charles during her childhood, where she lived her entire life. She then met the love of her life, Cleve McGee, when she jumped in the front seat of his taxi. They enjoyed the ride for 52 years. She attended St. Charles Academy in Lake Charles.  She was a switchboard operator for AT&T for a brief period of time.  She is most remembered as “Miss Della,” seamstress extraordinaire, owning her own sewing shop, Della’s Originals, and making it her career for 50 years.

Della will be fondly remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who was full of life and loved to laugh.  She was sassy, spicy, funny, generous and kind, having never met a stranger.  People were drawn to her loving spirit, her friendly smile, and sweet disposition.  She was also independent and very persistent.  She enjoyed cooking, and she particularly enjoyed driving.  But, above all else she loved her family and the Lord, and devoted herself to being a living example of His word.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Waylon Gale McGee, Vickie Lynn Singletary (Allen), and Tim Ray McGee; grandchildren, Blake Allen McGee (Anna), Chad Lane McGee (Michele), Nikki Fontenot (Ryan), Shannon Tim Upchurch (Kayla), Matt Jeans, Cash LeBrun, Troy Joseph McGee (Laura), and Stacey Ophelia McGee; great grandchildren, Talon, Campbell, Maci, Ellie Kate, Reese, Hudson, Micayla, Braxton, and Peighton; and one great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband of 52 years, Cleve McGee, and her son, Barry Mac McGee.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 15, 2019 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel.  The Rev. Doyle Evans will officiate.  Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.  Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home, and will continue on Friday from 10:00 AM until the start of the service.