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Della Lee Barton

  • October 29, 1932 - July 16, 2011
  • Virginia Beach, Virginia
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“We knew Dell 31 yrs.We came to know Dell as one of the most beautiful souls we've ever known & we shall miss her.The heavens are surely richer for...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Wayne & Eleanor Pursell - NV

“Margaret, Ken, Ashley, Katie and family... Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hold on to the memories - they last...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Norm and Kay Gray - Auburn, ME

“Ashley, my thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. Del was a lovely woman and it was easy to see how special your relationship was with...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Nancy Sorg - Virginia Beach, VA

“To Miss Dell's family, I am sending my love and sympathy. I am sorry we didn't know until today. I am planning on being at the memorial service and...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Gabriella Gerber - virginia beach, VA

“With great sadness, I have just learned of the passing of one of the dearest, most giving and loving friends that I have ever had the honor and...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Diane Dukes - Lynchburg, VA

“On the behalf of my family I'd like to express our condolensces on your loss to your family. My cousin Stan had told me quite a bit about Ash's...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: John Kosmakos - Forest Hill, MD

“Mama, I love you for the beautiful woman you are, inside and out. I love you for the things you taught me. I love you for the perfect example you and...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Margaret Barton Gray - VA

“We love you and miss you. ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Rachel Culler - Virginia Beach, VA

“Nana, you have been such an amazing part of my life. I love you and I thank you for every minute of love you've given us. ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: ashley kokkinakos - VA


Della Lee Barton, 78, of Little Neck Cove, Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2011. She was a Keystone member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, member of the Candlelighters Association of CHKD, and a founding member of Sand Dollar Circle of CHKD. She was a professional real estate agent for 25 years and a member of the Million Dollar Roundtable with William E. Wood and Rose and Womble. Della was the widow of Sam Houston, Jr., and is survived by two daughters, Brenda B. Hostettler and Margaret Barton Gray and husband Kenneth; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and a stepdaughter, Sara Keenley Houston. She was preceded in death by her first husband, LCDR Kenneth Dale Barton and their children, Diana Lee Tyson, Missy Barton and Kenneth Dale Barton, Jr. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel. Memorial services are pending, please call the funeral home for details at 463-0150. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.