Novella Strother
July 06, 2016
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Mrs. Novella Strother
Des Moines
Mrs. Novella Strother, age 95, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Novella was born December 13, 1920 in Baltimore, Maryland to George and Margaret (McCormick) Cromer. She served in the United States Army, WAC, 404th Army Military Band.
She is survived by her siblings, Katherine “Kitty”, Joseph, and Daniel; her children, Charles Langford, Steve Langford, Ronald Langford, Kathleen Langford, Anthony Langford, and Mark Langford; her grandchildren, Tyrone, Kevin, Bruce, Leslie, Shannon, DeShana, DeMarcus, Torri, Isaac, Billy, Renota, Keonni, Amon, and Brandon; great-granddaughter, Dionna who she raised as her own child; as well as numerous other great-grandchildren and other extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Katherine, and her grandson, Anthony.
Services will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2016, with funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016. Novella will be laid to rest at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The family wishes to thank the hospice staff at the VA Hospital for their compassionate care of Novella.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jenny Thompson
08/25/2016
I am so sorry to hear of Novella's passing. My husband Fred was a long time friend who flew the kids around in old fabric airplanes. Novella was such a beautiful person and I will miss her dearly.
Al and Sandra Hackney
07/14/2016
Sincere condolences to the family of Ms Novella and my friend Mark so sorry for the loss of your mother. May God Bless you in this time of grief. You are our prayers.
Peggy Gassberry-Jenkins
07/13/2016
Sending our prayers and condolences to your family.
Peggy Gassberry-Jenkins and family.
Marcee Nichols-Allen
07/13/2016
My condolences to the family of Mrs. Strother and specifically Mr. Ronald Langford which is whom I know. My thought and prayers will be with you and you family. May the lord provide you all with the strength to get through this loss for there is no one like a mother or the love of a mother.
Judy McClure
07/13/2016
My condolences to her family and friends, particularly those I know -- sons Ronald and Anthony, granddaughter DeShana, and great-granddaughter Dionna. A remarkable woman, as I can see by her family members, whose life meant so much to them. May she Rest in Peace.
Ann Green and Family, Houston, Texas and Des Moine
07/12/2016
I will miss visiting with her during my visits to Des Moines. Seems like I have known her all of my life. To know her was to love her. I will keep the family in my prayers.
Elayne Tigges
07/11/2016
Heartfelt sympathy for family and friends with the passing of such a remarkable lady. She is in a good place. Thoughts and prayers.
tye murray
07/09/2016
So sorry that my great great Auntie (grandma) passed. She was a beautiful lady who was loved many. Miss u.
Brenda Lewis Matthews
07/08/2016
Miss Novella, most of my memories of 8th street include you. You were a good friend to my Mom and Dad and your children became my other siblings. You are the last of the 8th street parents who guided and guarded us in our childhood. May you rest in eternal peace. To Charles, Steve, Ronnie, Kathleen, Tony and Mark I offer my heartfelt condolences.