Della Thompson was a 1974 Ada High School graduate
Della A. Thompson, 61, of Ada died at 11:47 a.m., March 5, 2016, at Bridge Hospice, Findlay. Della was born March 10, 1954, in Kenton to Newt and Evelyn Smith Thompson and they preceded her in death.
Della worked in the cafeteria at Ohio Northern University. She was a member of Riley Creek Baptist Church, Bluffton, where she was active in the Ladies Bible Study and helped in the nursery. She loved to read the Bible. Della was a 1974 graduate of Ada High School.
Survivors include a sister, Doris Thompson of Ada, a nephew, Desmond Thompson of North Baltimore, two great nieces, Shaina Jolee Thompson and Ivy Lynne Thompson. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Douglas and David Thompson.
Funeral services were, March 8 at Riley Creek Baptist Church. Rev. David Cass officiated. Burial was in Hasson Cemetery, Jenera. Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Creek Baptist Church or the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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