Melba Phelps Hennigar

Melba Phelps Hennigar, “Nana”, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away on July 26, 2014 at the age of 90.She was born on August 19, 1923 at home in Seat Pleasant, Maryland to Agnes Ruth and Pembrooke Richardson. She was one of nine children and attended school in a two room school house. She was nicknamed “Aunt Granny” by her siblings. At the age of 17 she married and proceeded to have six children, whom she raised in Capitol Heights, Maryland. Melba became a single Mom when it wasn’t fashionable and worked hard raising her children on her own. In 1980, Melba married Robert Hennigan and moved to Lothian, Maryland. She was very independent and hard working…very valuable traits to have while she worked for Prince Georges County Schools as a payroll clerk. After her retirement, she was able to really enjoy her many hobbies, which included – making porcelain dolls and their clothes, crocheting, taking advantage of her “green thumb” in her garden, spending time with her pets and having a shot of gin and tonic on occasion. But the most enjoyment came from her family...they were her life.Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Ste 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Melba Phelps Hennigar please visit our Sympathy Store.