HEATHSVILLE—Della Chapman Embrey, 84, of Heathsville passed away on November 19, 2023, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News. She was born on June 14, 1939, in Virginia to Fred William and Clara Bell Weaver Chapman.
Della was a caring and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She resided in Remington for many years before moving to Reedville in 1985. Della was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church in Reedville. In her spare time, Della enjoyed volunteering at the hospital secondhand store.
In addition to her parents, Della was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Chapman; and her stepson, Jeff Embrey.
Della leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 37 years, William Embrey of Reedville; her sons, Sam Frazier of Remington and Ricky Frazier (Charlene) of Sumerduck; and his stepson, Todd Embrey (Becky) of Catlett. She will also be missed by her grandchildren, Jordan Frazier, Tiffany Rodriguez, Lindsey Jones, Natalie Frazier, Jeffrey Embrey, John Embrey, Sarah Embrey, B.J. Watson and Amelia McEwen; and 10 great- grandchildren.
Della was exceedingly generous and giving to everyone she knew. She will be missed by so many and loved forever.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 1, at Midland Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Midland. In lieu of flowers, donations in Della’s memory may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 77, Reedville, VA 22539.
Online condolences may be expressed at moserfuneralhome.com.
