Celebrating the life of
Dell B. Yandell
October 26, 1942 - July 12, 2008
Dell B. Yandell
SAVANNAH – Dell B. Yandell, age 65, died Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. The Sylvania native was a longtime resident of Savannah. She retired from Gulfstream Aerospace and was a longtime faithful employee and member of American Legion, Post 36. She was also Past President of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Dell gave willingly to others, especially her family, never asking for acknowledgement or anything in return.
Surviving are three children, Bryan K. Mattingly and girlfriend Misty Irick of Savannah, William S. Mattingly and his wife, Tina L., of Rincon, and Tina M. Hillman and her husband, Stacy B., of Rincon; five grandchildren, Pvt. 3 Christopher S. Mattingly, currently serving in Iraq, Michael Seth Hillman, Stacy Leigh Hillman, Bryan Scott Mattingly, and Brandon Thomas Mattingly; six siblings, Barbara Jean Snipes of Pt. Wentworth, Charlotte Carmichael of Virginia, Stanley C. Bragg II of Effingham County, James Bragg of South Carolina, Ida Mae Rogers of Pembroke, George Bragg of Effingham County, and Perry Lyndell Bragg of South Carolina.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The family will gather at American legion Post 36 on Victory Drive following the service.
I will miss you Grandma now your in peace you get to be with papa jerry now i love you both so much i will see you again someday. stuck in iraq everybody i will be home soon love Chris
- Christopher, Rincon, GA
To all my cousins, I am so sorry I can't be with all of you at this time. I am so sad about Dell. I remember growing up and looking up to her and Linda wishing I could be like them. I will be keeping all of you in my prayers. Love to all, Sybil
- Sybil Surrett, Augusta, GA
I will always remember Dell's gentle nature and tiny laugh. She was always willing to lend a hand or an ear to anyone. She will be greatly missed. Melissa Sanso
- Melissa Sanso, Savannah, GA
Dear Family, I am so sorry to hear of Dale's passing. I have been a friend for about 45 years. We met at the bowling ally and I baby sat her children in the bowling ally nursery. She was a good frield and I will always remember her deep in my heart. I love you Dale and I will see you where Eagles Fly.
- Ethel Stewart, Garden City, GA
Dear Family, So sorry to hear of 'Little Bits' passing. She was loved by all and will be missed terribly at Post 36, her smiling face will be missed too. Our prayers are with all of you. Faye & Gene
- Faye Cunningham, savannah, GA
I will miss you Grandma now your in peace you get to be with papa jerry now i love you both so much i will see you again someday. stuck in iraq everybody i will be home soon love Chris
- Christopher, Rincon, GA
To all my cousins, I am so sorry I can't be with all of you at this time. I am so sad about Dell. I remember growing up and looking up to her and Linda wishing I could be like them. I will be keeping all of you in my prayers. Love to all, Sybil
- Sybil Surrett, Augusta, GA
I will always remember Dell's gentle nature and tiny laugh. She was always willing to lend a hand or an ear to anyone. She will be greatly missed. Melissa Sanso
- Melissa Sanso, Savannah, GA
Dear Family, I am so sorry to hear of Dale's passing. I have been a friend for about 45 years. We met at the bowling ally and I baby sat her children in the bowling ally nursery. She was a good frield and I will always remember her deep in my heart. I love you Dale and I will see you where Eagles Fly.
- Ethel Stewart, Garden City, GA
Dear Family, So sorry to hear of 'Little Bits' passing. She was loved by all and will be missed terribly at Post 36, her smiling face will be missed too. Our prayers are with all of you. Faye & Gene
- Faye Cunningham, savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
