Hilda C. Bunting (Coffin), loved family, God
Hilda C. Bunting (Coffin), 98, of Pittsville, Md., formerly of Powellville, Md., Willards, Md., and Frankford went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021.
She was born in Willards Aug. 29, 1922, daughter of the late Jacob Z. Savage and the late J. Florence (Wilkins) Savage. Hilda was a hard worker, providing for her family. She had worked for the Willards and Powellville Shirt Factory for over 35 years. Later in life she also worked as a caregiver, always willing to serve others.
Hilda was a faithful member of Ayres United Methodist Church in Pittsville. She enjoyed attending Willards Camp meetings and Carey’s Camp in Millsboro. She will be remembered for her strong work ethic, her storytelling ability, and her love and devotion to her family and God.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Roland Coffin, and her second husband Chester Bunting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Watson; a son, Robert Coffin; a granddaughter, Heather Coffin; a brother, John Savage and a sister, Flossie Layfield. Hilda is survived by her three sons, Donald Lee Coffin and his wife Maggie of Berlin, Md., Randall James Coffin of Philadelphia, Pa., and Roland Bruce Coffin of Pittsville; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22, at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford, conducted by Pastor Bob Hudson, where friends and family may call after 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Dagsboro Redmen Cemetery.
The family wishes to extend appreciation for the compassionate and loving care, and the visits allowed for the sons provided by the staff of Station 7, Genesis Salisbury Nursing Center. Due to COVID-19, social distancing protocols will be observed and masks are required for those in attendance.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Hilda’s name to Ayres United Methodist Church, PO Box 52, Pittsville, MD 21850.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com
