Della D. Mawk

Della D. Mawk, 81, of Mooreland, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1943, in Lewisville, IN, to the late John T. and Jocia Ledith (Thompson) Groce Sr.

Della retired from the Chrysler Corporation in 2003, following 30 years of dedicated service, and was a proud member of UAW Local 371. She was active in her faith, attending Memorial Wesleyan Church and being a longtime member of South Christian Church in Mooreland.

Della lived a full and joyful life. She enjoyed bowling, sewing, and solving crossword puzzles, as well as dining out with friends. She had a special fondness for watching and caring for babies for family and friends, and she loved traveling—particularly to Las Vegas.

Della is survived by her daughters, Donna (Tim) Cornelius of Mooreland, Lisa (Jamie) Morgan of New Castle and Melissa Susan (Ray) Wimmer of Black Hawk, CO; grandchildren, Logan and Karley Mawk, Austin(Audrey)Perdue, Teddi (Rob) Perdue, Amber (David White) Wimmer, Raymond Wimmer II and James Wimmer; step grandchildren, Andrea (Tayler) Hanover and Corey Riley; step great-grandsons, Bradley Ryan Harris and Konnor Riley; step granddaughter, Melody Hanover; sisters, Pearl (Bob) Mills, Marilyn (Dan) Boatman, Linda Carter all of New Castle; brothers, Roy (Helen) Groce of New Castle, John (Carol) Groce Jr. of New Castle, Larry (Debbie) Groce of Avon, IN and Dan Groce of New Castle; brother-in-law, James Davis of New Castle and John Mawk of Mooreland; sister-in-law, Carolyn Groce.

In addition to her parents, Della was preceded in death by her husband, Teddy G. Mawk; infant brother, Ronnie Joe Groce, brothers, Jerry Wayne and Fred Allen Groce; sister, Barbara Davis.

The family would like to thank Henry County Hospice for their wonderful care of mom. Also, to her granddaughter, Amber Wimmer, for being her caregiver for the past 3 years.

Services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Mark Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Mooreland Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00am until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be given to the Henry County Humane Society, 11 Midway Dr. New Castle, IN 47362. You may express condolences or share memories of Della at www.hinsey-brown.com.