Virginia Wellenkamp Latham

Virginia Wellenkamp Latham of Aberdeen died Feb 21 at Harford Memorial Hospital. She was 82. Born November 26, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Edith Wellenkamp. She attended public school 153 in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Grover Cleveland High School in Queens, N.Y. After graduation in 1942, she went to work for the U.S. Army Signal Corps in New York City during W.W. II. She retired from Aberdeen Proving Ground Materiel Test Directorate in 1974 as an editorial secretary supervisor. After retirement, she served as a volunteer at Harford Memorial Hospital up to her death. Every week she enjoyed meeting with her friends at the Aberdeen Senior Center and in previous years was active in the Harford Region Antique Automobile Club of America along with her late husband, Jesse. Mrs. Latham was also an active member of Grace United Methodist Church in Aberdeen. Mrs. Latham is survived by the two sons, Howard J. Latham of Aberdeen; Richard E. Latham and his wife Linda of Aberdeen; three grandchildren, Crystal, Richard Jr. and Ashley; one sister, Jean Kuiken of Ocala, Florida. Mrs. Latham was predeceased by her parents. Viewing will be Sunday, Feb. 25 at 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM, at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home Services conducted by Dr. Robert Clipp will be at the funeral home on Monday, Feb. 26 at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to either the Aberdeen Volunteer Fire Dept, P.O. box 118, Aberdeen MD., 21001, or to the Harford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, 501 S. Union Ave, HDG, MD 21078 Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001