Della Strahan Randolph

Della Randolph of Shreveport entered Heaven and into the loving arms of her Savior on November 9, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on September 10, 1933, in Belmont, Louisiana, she leaves a legacy of faith, love, and devotion to her family.

Visitation will be held Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Southside, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. The funeral service will be held Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Rodney Duron Chapel at Shreveport Community Church, 5720 Buncombe Road, Shreveport, Louisiana. Interment will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery.

Della was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, treasured sister and friend. She shared 46 years of marriage with her husband, Thurman Randolph, until his passing. Together, they built a family that remained at the heart of her life. She gave her time generously and expressed her love through caring for her family, serving her church, and helping others.

Lovingly known as “Nanny” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Della held a special place in each of their hearts. She helped care for her grandchildren from infancy until they began school, creating a close bond with each of them. Those everyday moments in Nanny’s care became treasured childhood memories. Becoming a great-grandmother brought another generation into the circle of her love.

Della was a devoted homemaker who also ran an in-home daycare. At age 61, she began working at Evangel Learning Center, where she spent the next 20 years nurturing children and touching the lives of many families. Her patience, kindness, and gentle care were gifts she shared throughout her life.

Her faith guided her in all she did. A faithful member of First Assembly of God / Shreveport Community Church for 70 years, Della served her church family with generosity and a willingness to help wherever she was needed.

A wonderful cook, Della brought family and friends together through the meals she prepared. She was especially well known for her homemade pies, which she lovingly baked for church events throughout the years. Her cooking will be remembered as an expression of the time, care, and love she gave so freely.

Della shared a treasured friendship with her longtime friend, Frances Duron, that began in 1958. For nearly seven decades, their enduring bond and shared memories were among the great blessings of her life.

Her servant’s heart was especially evident during Pastor Rodney Duron’s final years. Della helped care for him and offered steady comfort and support to his family until his passing in 2013. Her faithful presence reflected the quiet compassion that so many people knew and loved in her.

She is survived by her children, Kathy Meacham of Flower Mound, Texas; James Randolph of Shreveport; Karen Whitaker and her husband, Chris, of Shreveport; and Doug Randolph of Shreveport. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Theresia Strahan.

Grandchildren include Justin Meacham and wife, Andrea; Jeremy Whitaker and wife, Julie; Josh Whitaker and wife, Brittany; Jeoffrey Meacham; and Caroline Randolph. Great-grandchildren include Addyson Whitaker, Sophie Whitaker, Alice Meacham, Walker Whitaker, Camille Whitaker, and Dylan Meacham.

Della was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Randolph; her grandson, Jarrod Randolph; her parents, Robert and Orene Strahan; her brothers, Tommielee Strahan, Clarence Strahan, and Charles Strahan; and her sisters, Elsie Mains and Shirley Sattler.

Serving as pallbearers will be James Randolph, Doug Randolph, Justin Meacham, Jeremy Whitaker, Josh Whitaker, Jeoffrey Meacham, and Walker Whitaker.

Della will be lovingly remembered for her generous heart, her wonderful pies, and her steadfast faith. Her legacy lives on in the family she cherished, the children she nurtured, and the many lives she touched throughout her 93 years. To her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she will always be their beloved Nanny.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Della’s memory to Shreveport Community Church.