Della Mae Gill, age 74, of Kendallville died on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at home with family by her side.
Della was born February 4, 1948, in Knott City, Kentucky to the late William and Marjorie (Hurt) Dobson.
Della married Harvey L. Gill on March 26, 1966, in LaGrange; the shared 47 years of marriage before his passing on March 28, 2013.
She officially retired from Dometic Corporation in LaGrange after many years of service.
However, she found her passion and happiness working with the clients at ARC. She had worked for over 10 years as a workshop supervisor. The clients there had shown her another level of love, kindness and compassion that filled her heart. Her ARC family will always hold a tender place in her heart.
Della in her younger years enjoyed keeping busy with her family, she liked horseback riding, and passing the quiet times with reading. She was a dog lover always having a furry companion by her side.
Della was a member of Five Corners Baptist Church.
Survivors include:
one son, Eric Lee (Amy) Gill of LaGrange.
one daughter, Denise Dawn (Brandon) Booth of Angola.
sister, Thelma (Al) Amburgery.
sister, Millie Springer.
Della was also preceded in death by a sister, Kathleen “Kathy” Ehert; and a brother, Oscar Richie; and her latest fur babies, Pepper, Candy and Bambie.
Visitation will be Monday, April 4, 2022 from 11-1 p.m. at Five Corners Baptist Church in Wolcottville.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 4, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Five Corners Baptist Church in Wolcottville.
Officiating the funeral service will be Pastor Jim Snyder.
Private burial for the immediate family at Lake Bethel Cemetery in LaGrange.