Stella Jane Hastings, age 85, of Delmar, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2008, at her son's home in Delmar. She was born June 18, 1922 in Salisbury, a daughter of the late William Herman Elliott and Mary Dunn Elliott, and her step-mother who raised her, the late Gussie Elliott. She worked as a seamstress for the former Rombro Brothers in Delmar for 25 years and as a dietary assistant at Deer's Head Center, from where she retired in 1986. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Delmar. She cherished time spent with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family. She had a love for roses and gardening. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Jane Stine and her husband, David of Tyler, Texas and Becky Hovatter and her husband, Donnie of Laurel, Delaware; 4 sons, Paul Hastings and his wife, Marge of Delmar, Jerry Hastings and his wife, Peggy of Laurel, John Hastings and his wife, Mamie and David Hastings and his wife, Linda, all of Delmar; 17 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill Elliott and his wife, Phemie of Harpers Ferry, WV; and a sister, Elma Layton of Salisbury. Several nieces and nephews also survive her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine Beach. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 11:00 p.m. at the Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, where family and friends may call Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 and one hour prior to the service. The Reverend Barry Devine will officiate. Interment will follow at Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: First Baptist Church of Delmar, c/o General Fund, P.O. Box 200, Delmar, DE 19940. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.