Della Faye Liles of Russellville, Arkansas passed from this life on January 26, 2025. Della was born November 15, 1930, to Horace and Lena Deramus and was raised in Cherry Hill, Arkansas. She married the love of her life J. R. (Jake) Liles on April 14, 1951, and together they raised their family in Waldron, Arkansas.
Della was a faithful member of the Waldron First Church of the Nazarene the entire time she lived there. She loved working in the nursery at church and most often found holding a baby. Over the years she served in many capacities in the church including singing in the choir, being on the board and serving as treasurer. Della lived a faithful life and loved the Lord with her whole heart. Della also worked at the Petrolane/Amerigas offices for over twenty-five years. She managed the office and was a welcoming face to all that entered. Della was known and loved by everyone who came into contact with her.
Della was known by many as “Granny” whether it was her grandchildren, their friends or any of the many children she cared for in the church nursery. She loved everyone and set an example for all of us that family is about all of those people you take in and care for during life. She lived a life that was a wonderful example for us all and left us with many beautiful memories to cherish.
Della was preceded in death by her parents Horace and Lena Deramus, her husband of 57 years Jake Liles, her son-in law Thomas Akin, her daughter Sandra Liles Walker, and her brother in-law Bo Sikes.
Della is survived by daughter Karen Akin, son Rob Liles (Cathy), by her grandchildren, Kendra Jones (Ben), Michelle Holmes (Leroy), Corey Liles (Misty), Jordan Liles (Kori), Andrew Liles, Carla Wells (Richard), Shane Oswald. She was also blessed with many great grandchildren Lauren Jones, Madeline Jones, Hannah Fore, Ruger Day, Corbin Liles, Carson Liles, Jay Liles, Holly Meek (Brandon), Allie Oswald, Jenna Oswald, Miles Robinson, and a great-great grandchild, Jake Meek all of which she loved dearly. Della is also survived by her sister Mae Dell Sikes and her brother Alan Deramus (Elaine). Della was also loved by many including her daughter in love Diane Phelps, many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.
Pall Bearers: Corey Liles, Jordan Liles, Andrew Liles, Ben Jones, Leroy Holmes, David Sikes, Bruce Sikes, Keith Sikes. Honorary Pall Bearers: Donald Sikes, Richard Wells and Petrolane/Amerigas Service Friends.
The family will be having a visitation on Thursday January 30, 2025, at the Waldron First Church of the Nazarene at 10:00 followed by the funeral service at 11:00. The burial and internment will be at 2:00 at the Cherry Hill Cemetery in Cherry Hill, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Della may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, Home – New – NWA Circle of Life Hospice, or Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance ‘ No Arkansan Should Be Hungry.
The family would also like to thank the care givers at Jamestown Nursing Home in Rogers and the Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale for their wonderful love and care.