Amelia "Milly" Bennett Bridgers passed peacefully on January 16, 2010 at Georgetown University Hospital with her family at her side. Milly was born in Goliad, TX on September 17, 1924.

She was preceded in death by her mother Esther de la Garza Guerra.

Milly moved her family from Victoria, TX in the early 60's to Lexington Park, MD and became a successful businesswoman for 25 years. Milly owned and operated the Club Tropics. Upon retirement she worked as a caregiver for the elderly. During WWII Milly worked for Boeing Aircraft as an assembly technician for the B24 Bomber. For many years she also played in the Woman's National Softball League where she was a standout pitcher.

Milly is survived by her son Ronald Palchinsky of California, MD an her daughter Linda Palchinsky of Lexington Park, MD as well as her grandchildren; Brad Palchinsky of Washington, DC, Kristy Palchinsky of Bethesda, MD and Melissa Rivera of Alexandria, VA. Mom will be dearly missed.

Interment was private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.