Della Jean Handlon
January 6, 1938 ~ March 9, 2025
Della Jean Handlon (Stollings), 87, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Della Jean was born on January 6, 1938, in Yolan, West Virginia, to the late Buster Mark and Anna Marie Stollings. Della Jean was preceded in death by brothers, Bobby Joe and Billy Ray Stollings, sisters, Margaret Cunningham, Hellen Keffer, Carol Whitsit, Mary Lou Stollings, Elizabeth Gray, Rebecca Milam, granddaughter’s, Macey Jones, Shelby Strunk, and grandson, Michael Farr.
Della Jean was passionate about listening to country and gospel music, watching her favorite soap opera – The Young and The Restless, and cheering for her favorite Colts football team to win. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, especially in the precious moments spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an inspiration and encouragement to those who knew her. Her nurturing heart and unconditional love left a permanent mark on all who knew her.
Della Jean was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend to many. She is survived in death by her four daughters, Debbie Farr, Teresa Schick (Mike), Kathy Holmes, and Tammy Hulsey Jones, grandchildren, Brian Schick (Sheila), Brad Schick (Kelly), Amy Holmes, Angela Holmes, Ashley Holmes, Melissa Farr (Jimmy), Megan Gray (Roger), Chelsie Strunk, Haley Strunk, and Harley Strunk, twenty-three great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at O’Riley Branson Funeral Service and Crematory (6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, IN 46227) on Thursday, March 13th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm along with additional viewing time on Friday, March 14th from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Funeral Services will begin at the funeral home immediately following at 12:30 pm. Burial will take place at New Crown Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The family would like to thank the Community Hospital Hospice Team for the loving care Della Jean received. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you honor her memory by sharing kindness with others, just as she always did.
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Della was one of sweetest ladies I ever met , she was so loving and kind to everyone . I’m glad she was in my life. My condolences to all of you for your loss of such a a loving mother , grandmother and great grandmother and friend . My Prayers for comfort and Peace . Sending Love
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Della Jean was a kind and caring person and loved by everyone who knew her. My condolences to her family.
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To my other family,
Our deepest sympathy for all of the family. I have so many fond memories of Jean. She always got upset with me for calling her Della. Honestly, I really liked that name so, I enjoyed it, probably a little too much.
She’s been a part of my life for over 50 years, and my life would not have been the same without her.
She usually had a smiling face and that spunky attitude. But,she wasn’t afraid of anyone and they better be ready to listen to her. She wasn’t afraid to put me in my place either. But she never stopped putting up with me and didn’t stop loving me like one of her own.
I know she’s in a much happier place. No more pain, drama and just life’s everyday challenges. She’s now with all those that have gone before her.
Della will always be my other mother and I’m honored to have had her there over all this time.
Rest in peace my friend.
Love Michele
I send my deepest condolences to the family. I truly want to say is was a pleasure to have met you. To know you was to love you.. Now I have nobody to check my potty mouth when I’m around the girls. Meagan, chelsea, Haley& Harley & of course MAMA my heart goes out to you all and I love you guys forever ..
I’m so sorry I missed her viewing and I hope all is well with her girls.