Della C. Abshear, age 85, of Peppertown, Indiana died Thursday morning September 20, 2018 at her home surrounded by family.

Born March 23, 1933 in Oldenburg, she was one of five children born to the late George R. & Margaret (Browning) Rust.  On September 3, 1949 she was united in marriage to Andrew J. Abshear, and he survives.

A homemaker & mother, Della also worked at the former Dreyerhaus Nursing Home in Batesville for over 10 years.  She was a member of the Buena Baptist Church.  She was a great wife and mother, and an excellent cook.

Besides Andrew, her husband of over 69 years, survivors include seven children, Alan J. Abshear of Laurel, Indiana, Foster L. Abshear of Oldenburg, Indiana, Larry J. Abshear of Metamora, Indiana, Richard A. Abshear of Metamora, Indiana, Andrea Y. Ison of Oldenburg, Indiana, Darrell D. Abshear of Oldenburg, Indiana and Floyd A. Abshear of Connersville, Indiana; 22 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Baker of Metamora, Indiana and Dorothy Thomas of Lexington, Kentucky.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Smith, and a brother George Rust..

Family & friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon on Monday, September 24, 2018, at Buena Baptist Church, 25220 Chapel Road, Laurel, Indiana.

Rev. Rob Edwards, Pastor of Buena Baptist Church will officiate the Funeral Services on Monday, September 24, 2018, 12:00 Noon, at the Buena Baptist Church in Laurel.  Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.