Della Faye Robertson, 74, of Fountain Inn, SC, widow of Sammy Lee Robertson, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Born in Greenville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Cornelia “Nellie” S. Holcombe.
Della is survived by three children, Janet Waldrop (Keith), Kirk Robertson (Lana), and Faye McColley (Chris); eight grandchildren, Courtney (Tim), Cody (Sarah), Rylee, Brandon (Laura), Ashley (Cisco), Carrie (Will), and Elizabeth (Barron), and Logan; five great grandchildren, Thad, Lily, Timber, Riley, and Collin; expecting a great granddaughter, Lydia; a sister, Anne Holcombe; and her best friend, Nancy Neely.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by four siblings, Helen, Christine, Steve, and Grady.
A Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Cannon-Byrd Funeral Home in Fountain Inn, SC.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Cannon-Byrd Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Graceland East Memorial Park.
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She was the best I know she will be missed and she was very loved by everyone she met and she could definitely light up a room with her smile.
Prayers for you and yours
My thoughts heart and prayers are with the family…. Della was so sweet and kind…. Had that beautiful smile that would warm your heart.
Anne I so sorry to hear of Delia’s passing 😢 I know that you will miss her keeping you and your family in prayer during this time 🙏❤️
My heart is with my cousins Janet, Keith, and Faye as you mourn the loss of your beloved mother, my dear Aunt Della. I hope the beautiful memories you shared bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Please know that I’m thinking of each of you and keeping you in my prayers.