Maebelle Gaither

MaebelleGaither, 95, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at home with her loving family by her side.Maebellewas born on August 29, 1922, to the lateDolphand Elva Dickey. She attended Green Township Schools. On June 28, 1941,Maebellemarried the love of her life, ClydeGaither. They enjoyed 63 years of marriage before he passed on July 2, 2004. Together they raised eight children. She was a lifelong resident of Delaware County and was a faithful member ofEpworthUnited Methodist Church. She was also a former member of the Red Hat Society.Maebellewas a God fearing woman who loved caring for her family. Her children have countless stories of how she took care of them while helping pull weeds in the bean field. When the kids were little, she could always be found with a child on her lap or hip while working around the house. She was very hardworking. She was a great cook and everyone loved her fried chicken. For a while, she worked at Bettys Lunch inFowlerton. Left to cherishMaebellesmemory are six children, Sharon (Gene) Carson, Marion, Jerry (Jane)Gaither, Gaston, Ed (Ardith)Gaither, Jonesboro, Mark (Katina)Gaither, Muncie, Paul (Shawny)Gaither,Summitville, and Fred (Linda)Gaither, Ponder, TX; niece, Laura Hoover, Louisville, KY; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents,Dolphand Elva Dickey; husband, ClydeGaither; son, MaxGaither; daughter, Darlene White; brother, Waldo Dickey; and sister,NixolaAtkinson. Arrangements forMaebellehave been entrusted toArmes-HuntFuneral Home and Cremation Services, Jones-Smith Chapel, 259 N. Main St., Upland, Indiana, where a visitation will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. A funeral service honoringMaebellewill follow at noon with Pastor Jan Bunch officiating. Burial will take place at Matthews Cemetery. Contributions made in memory ofMaebellemay be made to IU Health Hospice, in care of the funeral home. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.Visitation Thu, Jul 5, 2018 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929Funeral Service Thu, Jul 5, 2018 at 12:00 pm Armes- Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services Jones Smith Chapel - Upland 259 North Main streetUpland, IN 46989