Eleanor Rae Walston, 88

CRISFIELD - Eleanor Rae Walston, 88, of Crisfield, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Born in Crisfield on March 23, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Lena Dize Daugherty. Her husband, James Edward Walston, preceded her in death on July 3, 1959. She was an aide at the MAC Center in Crisfield, from which she retired after 29 years. A member of the Crisfield Church of God, she was very active in the church ministry. She enjoyed needlepoint, crossword puzzles, going to Wal-Mart, and going out to eat. She was very devoted to her family, and was loved by her family, friends and everyone who knew her. She is survived by her daughters, Beverly Rae Pruitt and husband Vaughn of Belle Haven, Va., and Lena Kay Welch and companion Richard Layton of Crisfield; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Anne Cullen of Marion, Vonda Kay Pruitt of Chincoteague, and Jamie Lynn Welch and Kristen Nicole Welch, both of Crisfield; her great-grandchildren, Owen William Balderson of Crisfield and Logan Brianne Somers of Marion; her special friends, Lucy and Gene Manning of Marion; several nieces and nephews; and many other friends. Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sister, Maurice and Louis Daugherty, and Serena Price. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 20, at the Crisfield Church of God. The Rev.'s LeBron Palmer, Harvey Tyler, and Philip Morris officiated. Interment followed in Sunnyridge Memorial Park, Crisfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crisfield Church of God, 134 Maryland Avenue, Crisfield, MD 21817 or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. To send condolences to the family, visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com.