Ruth E. Lankford

FEDERALSBURG - Ruth E. Lankford, 78, passed away on Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 at Mallard Bay Care Center in Cambridge.

She was born on Sept. 26, 1929 in Dorchester County, the daughter of the late Robert Lee Elzey and Della Wroten Elzey.

She was married to the late Charles Lankford who passed away in 1977.

She was a nurse and later grew laying hens for Perdue. She enjoyed reading, solving crossword puzzles and watching movies.

She is survived by two sons, Michael Lankford and his wife, Virginia of Federalsburg, Pat Lankford and his wife, Yvonne of Chesapeake City; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nine siblings; Sallie Crandell of Baltimore, Katie Crandell of Federalsburg, Elwood Elzey of Madison, Calvin Elzey of Church Creek, Doris Marshall of Cambridge, Lucille Barnes of Woolford, Joyce Horseman of Madison, Peggy Horseman of Madison and Brenda Willey of East New Market.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Eskridge and Joanne Elzey and two brothers, Robert "Buddy" Elzey and Johnny Elzey.

A funeral is planned for 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Framptom Funeral Home, P.A. in Federalsburg with her son, Minister Pat Lankford officiating. Burial will follow in Hill Crest Cemetery in Federalsburg.

Friends may call the funeral home tonight from 6-8 and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Memorial offerings may be made in her memory to the Calvary Baptist Church, 1120 Market St., Denton, MD 21629.

Share memories with the family and sign the online guest book by visiting www.framptom.com.