Della Brown
Della Kay Brown, 65, died Jan. 7, 2026, in Billings.
She was born May 24, 1960, in Poplar to Delmar Brown and Florence Youngman.
She was a woman whose heart knew no limits. She was deeply compassionate and opened her home and her life to anyone in need. She raised many children and loved them all as her own, never turning away someone who needed care, comfort or a place to belong. Her love was shown through her actions: a warm meal, a bed to sleep in, a listening ear or giving her last dollar if it meant helping someone else.
She loved adventures and long drives out in the country, cruising, hunting with her brother Dennis and mom and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her children, Jasy Brown, Danelle Dragswolf, Dellaine Darnell and Ira Darnell Jr.; sister, Nadine Richards; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; the father of her children, Ira Darnell Sr.; and special companion, Robert Brien, of 35 years.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Red Boy; and her grandson, Andrew Jaymes.
A wake was held Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Funeral services will be on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at Box Elder Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.
