Della M. Remines

Della Mary Remines, 77, of Pittsville, MD (formerly of Aberdeen), was sweetly reunited with her husband Walter "Rusty" Remines on November 14, 2008. She entered her journey to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family, with everyone knowing that this was a new beginning for her. Born in Ashe County, North Carolina, November 25, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Guy Homer and Ina Johnson West. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rusty and son, Terry Lee Remines; two sisters, Lois West Blackburn and Annie M. Hughes; two brothers Lacy West and Daryl West. She spent many years of her employment in the food service at Oakington Elementary School in Harford County and Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin, MD, being mom to many. Della enjoyed life to the fullest! She loved flowers and gardening. Her house was always filled, inside and out, with a splendid array of flowers. Della wrapped a blanket of love around each and every grandchild with her passion for crocheting. Family members were blessed with gifts that showed the many hours of love that went into her work. In recent years she became a computer geek, following in the footsteps of her youngest daughter, Della found great enjoyment in communicating with her family through e-mail, IM, and texting. She thought it was pretty cool that she was "up" with the times. Della was a giver. Not only of the many splendid apple cakes and banana breads, but of her heart. Della put everyone before herself and was always there with kind words and comforting hugs. She always knew just what you needed. Even if it was just cinnamon toast. Her passions included many things, but most strong was the love her family. Family was everything to Della. She will be greatly missed, but live on in the hearts of many. She is survived by her son, Jerry Remines of Bullard, Texas; her daughters, Deborah Smithson of Pittsville, Maryland and Robin Remines of Aberdeen, Maryland; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one sister Illene Bowman of Perryville, Maryland; and a brother, Guy West of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; as well as nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Friday at 1pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. in Aberdeen, Maryland. Friends may call two hours prior to service. Interment will be in Harford Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Sean West, Aaron West, Jimmy Long, Billy Boylan, Aaron Call, and Scott Smithson. A "Celebration of Life" will take place Tuesday, November 25th at 6pm at the home of Tanya and Aaron Call. Friends and family are welcome to join us at 6 Penders Court, Berlin, to honor the life of Della Remines. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: The Lance Armstrong Foundation, c/o Robin Remines, 406 Chadsworth Court, Aberdeen, Maryland 21001 or to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802 Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001