Hilda Cole Faunce, 89, of Abell, MD and formerly of Kinsale, VA, died December 26, 2010 at her residence. Born August 2, 1921 in Kinsale, VA, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Hilda Cole Walker.

Mrs. Faunce was loving wife of the late Joseph Evans Faunce, Jr., whom preceded her in death on October 11, 2002.

She is survived by her children; James D. Faunce, Deanna Faunce, Connie S. Faunce and Patricia I. Faunce all of Abell, MD.

Mrs. Faunce was a housewife.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 30, 2010 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where a Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 PM with Rev. Harry Harper officiating. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.