Della Lee Joyce (Horner) Crump

Mrs. Della Lee Joyce (Horner) Crump, of Hohenwald, TN passed away on Monday, February 10 at the Lewis County Nursing & Rehab at the age of 76. Born on December 21, 1943 in Hohenwald, TN she was the daughter of the late James Leemore Cotham & Nancy Lee James. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Crump. The family states they could tell stories for days on end. While the family spoke a few things stood out, the first was she was a Christian and she led her life by example, it was told that the preacher once came to her and asked her to pray for him. During her later years she attended a small Assembly of God of about 20 people, close enough she could walk to church. While worshiping here she began to sing, and because of her beautiful voice the congregation refused to let her leave. She would attend her for 2 years until her health began to decline. The family says she wrote around 14 songs, with one being titled "Daddy I'm Giving You This Song", they still have all the lyrics to this music today. Numerous searches were conducted by the family, but no recordings exist. Another attribute was her positive attitude, she truly loved everyone and everyone loved her, and enjoyed being around her. It can truly be said without a doubt she had no enemies. Her grandchildren would often say "Granny wouldn't do that" or "Granny wouldn't say that". But there is one thing she would say, and she said every time she left, "I Love You and God Bless." Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, February 13 from 5:00 - 9:00 in the McDonald Funeral Home Chapel and also on Friday from 10:00 AM until service time. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, February 14 at 11:00 AM in the McDonald Funeral Home Chapel with David Grimes officiating. Burial will follow in the Downey Cemetery. Survivors Include: Son James "Jimmy" (Jennifer) Horner of Murfreesboro, TN, Daughter Regina (Richard) Pike of Cedar Hill, TN, Sister Sharon (Danny) Dodridge of Linden, TN, Sister Angela (Mutt) Leigh of Hohenwald and 5 Grandchildren Chandler Horner, Sydney Horner, Bryson Pike, Addison Pike & Jazzlyn Horner. She is preceded in death by her parents James Cotham & Nancy James, Husband Raymond Crump, Son Doris "Waynie" Horner Jr., Sister Sue Ann Sisco and a grandson Landon Horner.

Della Lee Joyce (Horner) Crump

December 21, 1943 - February 10, 2020