Della Mae (Johnston) Henness, 88, of Warrensburg, passed away at Western Missouri Medical Center, Saturday, April 13, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 11, 1930, in Dover, Oklahoma, the daughter of Garland F. and Minnie I. (Williams) Johnston. Della graduated from Guthrie High School in Guthrie, Oklahoma in 1948. On May 17, 1949, she was united in marriage to Glen E. Henness in Guthrie, Oklahoma.  Beginning her adventure as an Air Force spouse from 1949-1975.  During that time, Della loved her work with Max Factor and Revlon.  She loved making people feel beautiful. Throughout her life Della enjoyed bowling, ceramics and cake decorating. Her favorite memories came from traveling with her family and friends, and her large family reunions. She was a member of Northside Christian Church for many years.

Della is survived by her children: Pam Thompson (Keith) of La Monte and Kimberly Potter (Ken) of Andover, KS.; her five grandchildren: Heather McCain (Dale) of Warrensburg, Erin Rohde (David) of Warrensburg, Erica Pizzola (Stephan) of San Angelo, TX, Krystal Snell (Travis) of Warrensburg, and Kayla Hiemenz (Matt) of Wichita, KS.; her seven great-grandchildren: Ean and Ashtyn Rohde, Cadin and Camryn Pizzola, Harrison and Allis Snell and Colton Hiemenz; five siblings: Lorene Vaughan of Leander, TX; Frank Johnston (Brenda) of Abilene, TX; Leroy Johnston of Spring Branch, TX; LaDonna Page (Danny) of Edmond, OK; Larry Johnston (Patti) of Crescent, OK and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday April 17th, at Northside Christian Church in Warrensburg, with Pastor Sid Tiller officiating. Pallbearers will be Dale McCain, David Rohde, Travis Snell, Matt Hiemenz, Ean Rohde, Stephan Pizzola and Glen Conen.

The family will receive friends from 1 pm until service time Wednesday at the church.

Cremation is planned and a private burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Northside Christian Church-Building Fund in care of Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net