Deloris E. DePue, age 78, of Wellston, passed away Saturday evening, December 19, 2015 at her home. She was born May 15, 1937 in McArthur, Ohio to the late John Rose and Mabel Reed Rose.
Deloris was a loving homemaker who enjoyed reading, baking and sewing. She was a member of the Wellston Church of God, where she was actively involved with various church functions.
Deloris is survived by her children, Billy DePue (Sherry) of Cortez, Colorado, Dolly Keplar (Charles) of Coalton, Kenneth DePue (Sandy) of Vinton, Susan Griffith (Kenneth) of McArthur and Terry DePue of Wellston; sisters, Naomi Coleman of McArthur and Darlene Strong of Coalton; brother, Gary Rose of Ray, along with 19 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl R. DePue in 2002; daughter, Sandra K. Lambert, and five grandchildren.
Calling hours will be Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston, where a funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Barry Benson officiating. Burial will be in the Elk Cemetery in McArthur. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com