Della Marie Cassity

Della Marie (Collins) Cassity, 93, of New Madison, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the State of the Heart Care Center.

Della was born on September 7, 1923 in Blairs Mills, Kentucky, to the late Walter and Dora (Lykins) Collins.

In addition to her parents, Della was preceded in death by her husband, Ivis Cassity; her brother, Clayton Collins; and her sister, Marlene Clevenger.

Della was a member of the American Legion, Universalist Church and Friends of the New Madison Library. Della enjoyed working crossword puzzles, sewing, crocheting and traveling.

Della is survived by her children, Pat Nelson of Richmond, Pam and Mark Loxley of New Madison, and Roger and Janet Cassity of Arcanum; her grandchildren, Bruce and Karen Nelson of North Carolina, Jenny Anderson of Greenville, Jessi Loxley of Arcanum, David and Mallory Cassity of Springfield and Megan and Brad Wombolt of Versailles; her great grandchildren, Kristin and Bobby Hosey, Clay Loxley, Meredith Cass and Ivis Cassity; her great great grandchildren; Hailie Gilbert and Lily Moss; her brother, Alden Collins of Wrigley, Kentucky; her sisters, Reva Lewis of Springfield and Dorothy Howard of Sandy Hook, Kentucky; a special niece, Lisa Fannin of West Liberty, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews; and good friend, Jeanne Nordstrom of Richmond.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison with Pastor Gary Cloyd officiating. Burial will follow at the Greenmound Cemetery.

Family and Friends may visit from 12:00PM until 1:00 PM on Tuesday, August 8,2017 also at the funeral.

Memorial contributions may be made to the New Madison American Legion, 242 Fayette Street, New Madison, Ohio 45346, New Madison Public Library, 142 S Main Street, New Madison, Ohio 45346, or State of the Heart Care, 1350 North Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.braundpope.com.