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. She resided in Riverdale, Maryland, for 75 years.

Della enjoyed a long happy life with many experiences. Caring for her home and family was her passion. Even though she was employed as a cafeteria assistant at the Riverside Elementary School, she still found a lot of time to care for and enjoy her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren or the 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 helping with farm chores and caring for her ailing mother in Sandborn, Indiana.

Della leaves behind three children: Delores Estelle Howe (Doug) of Missouri; Walter Jefferson (Linda) of Millersville, MD and Wesley Elliot (Kay) of Riverdale, MD; three grandchildren, Katie Lynn Lucas Reaves, Andrew Elliot 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.

Della was preceded in death by the love of her life Walter Elliot; two sisters, Rachel and Mary (Bray) Barley and six brothers, Burgess, James, Wayne, Lee, Aaron and Melvin.

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 the last few weeks.

A Graveside service will be held at Sandborn Cemetery on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Bryan Taylor officiating.

Viewing and memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 11 to 1 pm at Gasch's Funeral Home in Hyattsville, MD.

The family has entrusted local arrangements to the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton.

Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonpoindexter.com.