Hilda Louise Poole Biden, 74, died Thursday July 8, 2004 at her home in Mt. Airy. She was the wife of the late Joseph John Biden whom she married January 22, 1949 in Lansdowne, MD. Mrs. Biden was born August 2, 1929 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Wesley Edgar and Nettie Elizabeth Porter Poole.
Mrs. Biden was a homemaker who loved to craft, cook, can, read and sew costumes for the grandchildren. She was a dear friend, supporter and caretaker to many neighbors, friends and “adopted” family members.
Surviving her are: daughter: Jo Ann L. Beck of Mt. Airy, John J. Biden of Westminster, Thomas W. Biden of Hampstead, and Kevin W. Biden of Mt. Airy. Sister: Mildred E. Willhide of Westminster. 5 Grandchildren and 1 great grandson. She was preceded in death by sister Pearl N. Keister and brother Alva R. Poole.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday July 13, 2004 11:00 AM at BURRIER-QUEEN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, P.A. 1212 West Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784 with the Rev. Dennis Yocum of Calvary United Methodist Church, Mt. Airy, MD officiating.
Inurnment will be private
The family will receive friends on Monday for 2- 4 and 7-9 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A.
Memorial Donations may be made to Hospice of Frederick County PO Box 1799 Frederick, MD 21702.