Nellie Marie Brittingham, longtime bus driver
Nellie Marie Brittingham, 92, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. She was born on Feb. 14, 1930, in Lewes. Nellie was predeceased by her parents Marshall and Elvira Wilkins; husband Harry W. Brittingham; and brother Lawrence Wilkins. Nellie graduated from Georgetown High School. She was a bus driver for Indian River School District for many years. Nellie enjoyed shopping and going to Rehoboth Beach to enjoy the sights.
She leaves her sons, Steve Brittingham (Lee), and Gary Brittingham (Linda); her daughter, Holly Brittingham (Terry Rutherford); grandchildren, Kyle Brittingham, Jon Brittingham (Laura) and Andi McCabe (Steve); great-grandchildren, Sadie Brittingham, Beau Brittingham, Barret Brittingham, Lilly Brittingham, Taylor White (Warren), Cade DuVall, and Patrick McCabe; great-great-granddaughter, Andi Renee White; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Doris Wilkins; and sister-in-law, Jane Lynn Wilkins.
A special thank you to Phyllis Collick, Nellie’s longtime caregiver and friend. Also, to Debbie Walton, caregiver and friend.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nellie’s memory to CHEER-Meals on Wheels, at 546 S Bedford St., Georgetown, DE 19947.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 24, at Millsboro Cemetery.
Electronic condolences via watsonfh.com.
