Hilda T. McClanahan

Hilda (Teixeira) McClanahan of Prince Frederick, MD, formerly of Clinton, MD, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the age of 91.She was born in Tauton, MA, on October 5, 1923, to Juliana (Ricio) and Frank Teixeira. Hilda was a very active person. During WWII, she assisted in the war efforts by making bullets. She worked as a Statistician for the Federal Government with the U. S. Department of Agriculture, retiring after 15 years of service. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary LEGG, Women Marine Auxiliary and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.She also volunteered at Southern Maryland Hospital for over 10 years and with a local P.T.A. She enjoyed bowling, knitting, crocheting, reading, following the political campaigns and she loved to travel. She had visited 45 of the 50 U. S. states, family in Portugal and went on a Caribbean Cruise.She was the beloved wife for over 50 years to the late Lovell “Mac” McClanahan, Jr. She was the loving mother of Lovell “Chip” McClanahan, III and John E. McClanahan. She was the devoted grandmother of Erica Lynn Stone, Ashley M. Tompkins, Colleen R, McClanahan, Tamara J. Hypes, Brian Lovell McClanahan, Lisa M. McClanahan, Shannon L. Mayforth, Justin L. Brown and Katrina M. Barrett. She was the great-grandmother of Shealyn M. Stone, Gavin M. Tompkins, Julianna E. Barrett, Samantha S. Mayforth, Donovan M. Stone, Carter J. Barrett and Waverly M. Stone. She is also survived by one sister and numerous other family and friends.Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Drive, Baltimore, MD 21236. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Hilda T. McClanahan please visit our Sympathy Store.