Della Troup

Della Bell (Bray) Troup, (99) the daughter of the late Wesley Jefferson and Carrie Emerson (Allen) Bray passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014. Della was born on December 10, 1914, in Sandborn, Indiana, resided in Riverdale, Maryland, for 75 years. Della enjoyed a long happy life and many experiences. Caring for her home and family was her passion. Even though she was employed as a Cafeteria Assistant at the Riverdale Elementary School, she still found lots of time to care for and enjoy her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren or grandchildren of her many friends. In addition to being an active member of the New Carrollton Bible Church, Della enjoyed gardening, reading, watching sports, and going out to eat with family and friends. Caring for others came naturally with Della, one of nine children, she grew up in Sandborn, Indiana, helping with the farm chores and caring for her ailing mother. Della was preceded in death by the love of her life Walter Elliott; two sisters Rachael and Mary (Bray) Barley and six brothers Burgess, James, Wayne, Lee, Aaron, and Melvin. Della leaves behind three children: Dolores Estelle Howe (Doug) of Missouri; Walter Jefferson (Linda) of Millersville, MD, and Wesley Elliott (Kay) of Riverdale, MD; three grandchildren: Katie Lynn Lucas Reaves, Andrew Elliott Troup, and Wesley Jefferson Troup; three step grandchildren; five great-grandchildren Joe Lucas, Jessica Troup, Allison Troup, Dixie Reaves, and Mason Troup. She also leaves behind numerous loving relatives and friends. Viewing and memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 11 to 1 pm at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD. Interment will be held at the Sandborn Cemetery in Sandborn, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an organization of choice or the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center. The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for her during her last few weeks.

Cemetery Details