Eileen Stull

Mrs. Eileen F. Stull, 93, of Walkersville, went to be with the Lord Friday April 8, 2011, at her home. She was the wife Paul S. Stull Sr., her husband of 66 years who preceded her in death on September 13, 2003 .

Born on September 10, 1917 in Burkittsville , MD , she was the third daughter of Aaron and Estie Guyton Rice.

In 1937 Eileen and Paul moved to the new farm house and they began farming and had a chick hatchery business in the 1940s.

They were known for raising produce and gardening for over 60 years. Mrs. Stull resided in her home for 74 years, fulfilling the high calling of servant hood, being and example of serving others cheerfully. Her beautiful smile encouraged many who needed uplifting from the daily struggle. Her prayers were for others until her passing. Her love for singing and listening to old hymns remained with her a lifetime.

She is survived by her six children; Nancy Lee Rhoderick and husband Arthur G. of Hagerstown, Marcelene Stull and husband Paul A. of Walkersville, Gloria Feldser and husband Norman of Thurmont, June Ivey and husband Joe of Walkersville, Robert “Bob” Stull of Phoenix, AZ., and Paul S. Stull Jr. and wife Susan of Thurmont. Also survived by 27 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 32 great great grandchildren. One sister, Pauline Duble of Thurmont and a brother, Ernest Rice of Westminister. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Eva Fogle, Faye Gearhart, Olive Duble, Erma Black and Emmert Rice.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Tuesday April 12, at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, were funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday April 13, in the funeral home chapel. Her son, Paul S. Stull Jr. will officiate. Interment will follow in Faith United Church of Christ Cemetery, Frederick .

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, P. O .Box 1799 , Frederick MD, 21702.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com