Della Mcguire Witt

Della McGuire Witt passed away on October 14, 2026.

Della was a graduate of Franklin County High School. Throughout her working years, she was employed as a seamstress at Lady Bird Apparel and later served as a bus driver for Roanoke County Schools. Through her work and daily life, she built connections with those around her and made a lasting impression on the people who knew her.

Della enjoyed being active in her community and was a member of a bowling league for many years. She especially enjoyed competing in bowling tournaments in Vinton, Virginia, where she celebrated many memorable moments. In her free time, Della found happiness in gardening, planting flowers, coloring, and spending time playing with her beloved cats.

Della was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Matilda McGuire; her brother, Paul McGuire; and her brother-in-law, Leon Chisom.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Michael (Melissa) Alley and Richard (Anna) Alley; her grandchildren, Blake Alley and Makayla Alley; two great-grandchildren; her sister, Judy Chisom; her sister-in-law, Brenda McGuire; and numerous nieces and nephews who will fondly remember her.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice for the compassionate care and support provided to Della during her final days.

Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.