ROCK HALL — Elva L. Webb of Rock Hall, MD, died on December 2, 2017 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, MD. She was 61.
She was born in Dover, DE on August 24, 1956, the daughter of the late Charles Hurd and Gloria E. Turner, of Henderson, MD.
Residing in Chestertown, Elva worked with horses at Moffett’s Horse Farm preparing them for Harness Racing. She not only trained the horses but also, due to her love of animals, made sure they were well cared for.
Elva then worked with David A. Bramble Construction as a flagger and later with Eagle Hill Florist as a designer.
Elva joined the Rock Hall Vol. Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary on June 1, 2005 and in 2009 served with the Fire Police and later as Auxiliary Captain with the Rock Hall Police Dept. Elva gave countless hours of volunteer service to both RHVFC Fire Police and RHPD.
She loved all animals, hunting for arrowheads and sheds (antlers), she loved her birds and enjoyed shooting.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her companion of 40 years, Robert G. Wetmore, of Rock Hall, MD; her siblings: Robert E. Hurd (Patricia), of Dover, DE; Linda S. Hyatt, of Michigan; Daniel A. Hurd, of Illinois; Lawrence P. Hurd, of Greensboro, MD; Gloria L. Thompson (Timmy), of Henderson, MD; along with several nieces, nephews, and her Rock Hall Fire Police Family.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, December 7, 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Kent.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Humane Society, P.O. Box 352, Chestertown, MD 21620.
Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, Chestertown, MD. www.fhnfuneralhome.com