Della Mae Brasseal, age 92, of Brilliant, passed away at her residence on Friday, May 8, 2026. Mrs. Brasseal was born in Winfield, AL on January 13, 1934, to the late James Abram and Maddie Langley Henderson. She was a graduate of Winfield High School. Mrs. Brasseal was saved as a child and remained faithful throughout her life. She was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church as a child and later faithfully attended First Freewill Baptist Church of Hamilton. On July 5, 1952, she married the love of her life, Allan H. Brasseal, and together they shared many cherished years of marriage and devotion to their family. Mrs. Brasseal was a line supervisor for many years with Munsingwear Industries until her retirement. Prior to her working career, she devoted herself to being a stay-at-home mother, caring for her home and family. After retiring, she owned and operated a craft shop where she continued sewing for the public. She was an exceptional seamstress and often made clothes for her children. She also loved cooking, canning and gardening, and making sure those she loved were well cared for. Following retirement, she and her husband enjoyed traveling together, attending church, and going to gospel singings. She was also a proud member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion.

Mrs. Brasseal is survived by her children, Scott Brasseal (Wanda), Rebecca Brasseal, and Jane Brasseal Franks (Ron); grandsons, Joel Franks (Melanie), Brian Brasseal (Joann), Tommy Franks (April), and Wesley Brasseal (Joelina); great grandchildren, Caleb (Cadence), Joshua, Jonathan, and Makayla Franks, Paul, Kathryn, Ruth, Caroline, Benjiman, Hannah, and Noah Brasseal, and Isadora Dos Anjos; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brasseal was preceded in death by her husband Allan H. Brasseal; her brothers, Hilburn and Elmer Henderson; and her sisters, Erlene McCaleb and Lela Garrison.

Funeral services for Mrs. Brasseal will be held on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Center Methodist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Brasseal family.