Rachel Katherine McCready, 93

CRISFIELD - Rachel Katherine McCready, 93, of Baltimore, and formerly of Pennsylvania and Crisfield, died Monday, May 4, 2009, at Manor Care-Rossville in Baltimore. Born in Crisfield on June 29, 1915, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Ida Mae Ward Riggin. Her husband, Carroll James McCready, preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 1985. A homemaker, she was a member of the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Crisfield. She loved to crochet, especially afghans for her grandchildren. She also loved pigs, Bingo, and a good time. She is survived by a daughter, Carolee Freeze of Baltimore; two sons, Terry J. McCready and wife Alice of Baltimore and Carroll J. McCready, Jr. and wife Diane of New Freedom, Pa.; 116 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Irma Anne Epps and Maxine Christopher; a son, Charles McCready; and a sister, Virginia Somers. Funeral services were Saturday, May 9, at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. The Rev. Alton Hinson officiated. Interment will be in Sunnyridge Memorial Park near Crisfield. Memorial contributions may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, Eastern Shore Office, 209C Milford Street, Salisbury, MD 21804. To send condolences to the family, visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com.