Della B Monday-Johnson, of Warsaw, Kentucky, a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, passed away on October 14, 2026.
She was born on December 29, 1944, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, to Oval and Carlie Monday, Sr. and was the oldest of their 13 children.
Della worked as a beautician and hairstylist in Warsaw, Kentucky, for 32 years. She loved sunshine, spending time outdoors, and swimming. She enjoyed spending a few weeks each year at the beach in Florida. She also enjoyed window shopping, admiring the beautiful things on display, and collecting little hens and chickens.
She was the mother of three children: her son, Don Johnson, and her daughters, Jennifer Behymer and Sha Johnson. She had six grandchildren: Nicole (Fred) Coyle, Matthew Behymer, Nathan Behymer, Christopher Johnson, Brent Johnson, and Jacqueline Johnson. Her three great-grandchildren were Alyssa, Kaiden, and Bay
Coyle.
Della was preceded in death by her brother, Carlie Monday, Jr.; her sister, Anita Walker; and three siblings who died in infancy, Lynda, Phyllis, and Sue Monday; and her sister- in-law Connie Monday. Her living siblings are Betty (Burney) Scott, Roger Monday, Darline Monday, Jackie (Cheryl) Monday, and Robbie (Brad) Howard; Sister-in-law Shirley Monday, and Brother-in-law Floyd Walker, Jr. Her extended family included 22 nieces and nephews, more than 40 great-nieces and great-nephews, and eight great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Della will be remembered for her warmth, her love of family, and the joy she found in the sunshine, the outdoors, and time spent with those she loved.
Funeral services will be held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Glasgow, KY, 748 W. Cherry Street, at 12 noon on Friday, October 23, 2026, with burial to follow at Monroe County Memorial Lawn.
Visitation is Thursday, 4-8 p.m. at Yokley Trible Funeral Home, and after 9:00 a.m. on Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Glasgow, KY.
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