Mildred "Millie"

Galyen Emig

Mildred “Millie” Galyen Emig, 75, of Elkton, MD passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026. Born in Havre De Grace, MD on April 5, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Iradell and Elva Galyen.

Millie was a dedicated homemaker who devoted her life to caring for her family. She worked at American Home and Hardware for 18 years and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for Elkton VFW Post 8175 and American Legion Post 15. Millie enjoyed crocheting, cooking, baking, and especially taking care of others and making sure everyone was well fed. She cherished spending time with her family, loved visits to the beach, and had a deep appreciation for listening to her family play bluegrass music.

Survivors include her loving husband of 51 years; Robert “Bob” Emig, children; Ryan Emig, Elkton, MD, Jennifer Emig, Elkton, MD and Christina Brockell, Elkton, MD, grandchildren; Kaylyn Brockell and Austin Brockell, siblings; Aneta Arentzen, North East, MD, Dottie Schirling, Elkton, MD, Margie Johnson, Elkton, MD, and Nancy Kelley, Lewes, DE.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister; Judy Galyen.

Funeral service will be held 11 AM, Friday, November 13, 2026, at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD 21921 with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM. Interment will be in Cherry Hill Methodist Cemetery, Elkton, MD.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Military Order of the Purple Heart, 5413-B Backlick Rd. Springfield, VA 22151-3960.