Dellinger Funeral Home

She was born in Lincoln County, West Virginia, to Leon and Della (Eplin) Gilkerson.She married Donald J. Dellinger in March 1944 in Washington, D.C. During WWII, Fay worked at the Navy Yard in D.C., making parts for guns on the ships. After leaving the Navy Yard, much of her time was dedicated to caring for other people’s children as well as her own.She and Don enjoyed traveling. Fay spent many hours not only gardening, but working in her flower beds with a great love for roses. In her later years, she enjoyed watching the birds eat from their feeders and the squirrels playing in the yard. The greatest love she had was for her four children.She is survived by children: Delores Wise, of Reedville, VA; Linda Varney, of Edinburg, VA; Robert D. Dellinger and wife Brenda, of Prince Frederick; Mark Dellinger and wife Patricia, of Dunkirk; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and a brother, Forest Gilkerson, of Sterling, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don, in 1991; siblings: Gita Flowers; Gay, Ray, Marshall, and Mell Gilkerson; Bonnie Dinges; and Walden Gilkerson.Family and friends will be received Thursday, April 5, from 10-11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings, where a funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be private.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Calvert Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association.To leave condolences, visit: www.rauschfuneralhomes.com. (SoMdNews.com)