Melynda L. Hitchens
February 15, 1960 - February 3, 2022
Melynda L. Hitchens, age 61, of Laurel, passed away on February 5, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Orleans, France, she is the daughter of the late Ralph Snyder Sr. and survived by her mother, Shirley J. Longstreet Snyder. Melynda was an administrative assistant with Trinity Transport. She enjoyed working for Darrel Banning, as she considered him a great friend. Some of her favorite pastimes and hobbies were, quilting, bowling, watching NASCAR racing and the Steelers play football, as well as cheering on the Penguins Hockey team. Melynda is survived by her loving husband, Brian Hitchens of Laurel; daughter, Meryha Neate and her fiance James Lord of Laurel; grandchildren, Elizabeth Neate, Kayley Michels, and Daryan Michels; great granddaughters, Adelynne Finney and Brooklyn Bledsoe; sister, Kam Sullivan and her husband Chuck; niece; Korrine Snyder, Brianna and Demetrius; nephew, Keith Snyder and Larissa; and her beloved dogs, Leah and Sooner. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Snyder, Jr. All services will be held privately. Contributions may be made in Melynda'a honor to the Helen G. Graham Cancer Center, 4701 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark, Delaware, Delaware 19713 or to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, Delaware 19963. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel, Delaware.
Melynda L. Hitchens, age 61, of Laurel, passed away on February 5, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Orleans, France, she is the daughter of the late Ralph Snyder Sr. and survived by her mother, Shirley J. Longstreet... View Obituary & Service Information