Mrs. Hilda Virginia Brightwell, 93, of Frederick, died on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Northampton Manor Center, Frederick.
She was the wife of the late Raymond Howard "Bud" Brightwell.
Born on January 26, 1922 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Milton Eugene and Dovie Irene Harshman Kemp. Mrs. Brightwell retired as a receiving clerk for American Optical but had worked for many years as a skilled seamstress at the Frederick Manufacturing Co.
Hilda had a smile that would light up any room, bringing a smile to everyone and she especially loved spending time with all her grand, great and great-great grandchildren.
Surviving are two daughters: Sylvia Mock of Frederick and Beverly Brightwell and friend Larry Enyart of Frederick; four grandchildren: Michelle Cooper and husband David of Hedgesville, WV, Rochele Price and husband Richard of Port Deposit, Kimberly Creamer and husband Roy of Hagerstown and Janine Albano and husband John of Pensacola, FL; seven great grandchildren: April Malee, Kevin Malee, Richard Price, Jr., Crystal Ewing, Nicole McKee, Heather Mohler and Briana Rogers; six Great-great grandchildren: Brittany Malee, Mackenzie Murray, Erykah Mohler, Egon Rogers, Chase Ewing and Liam Ewing; two sisters: Geraldine Young and Mary Wood. Hilda will also be remembered by a special friend, Barbara Jean Hershberger.
Mrs. Brightwell was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Sydney Malee, a brother, Milton E. Kemp, Jr. and a sister, Lois J. Miller.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Tuesday, March 10, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick where services will be
held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 11.
Interment will take place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.
Arrangements by Stauffer Funeral Home, Frederick and online condolences may be expressed at staufferfuneralhome.com