Peggy Jean Hastings, 79, of Delmar, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury. She was born July 28, 1929, in Cambridge, Maryland, the daughter of the late James and Minnie (Fields) Ellis. Her work experience included C & P Telephone where she was a telephone operator, Maryland National Bank in the Consumer Loan Department, and a clerk with the Delmarva Credit Bureau. In her later years, she assisted in her husband's business, the Delmar Cash & Carry. Peggy was a member of St. Stephen's United Methodist Church in Delmar, a member of the ladies circle, and sang in the choir. Her memberships also included the New Century Club and past president of the Delmar Lioness Club. Peggy is survived by her loving husband; Richard O. "Nemo" Hastings of Delmar, a cousin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Clifton Ellis. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Short Funeral Home, 13 East Grove Street in Delmar. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in St. Stephens Cemetery in Delmar. In memory of Mrs. Hastings, contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803 or to the Humane Society of Wicomico County, 5130 Citation Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.