Sheila Jean McGroerty, age 71, of Elkton, MD, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017. Born in War, WV, on November 12, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Buford and Helen Merrey Bryant.

Mrs. McGroerty was a welder with Delpro. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, and loved sewing, flower gardening, and cooking.

Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Kevin P. McGroerty; son, Danny McGroerty, Newark, DE; grandson, Hunter Bower; and sister, Ruth Ann Sharpless, Vero Beach, FL.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. McGroerty was preceded in death by her son, Joey Bower; and sister, Janet.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Church, 454 Bow Street, Elkton, MD. Visitation will be held in the church chapel from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Interment will be in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park, Elkton.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Diamond State Classic Foundation, or to B+ Foundation for CAC2, in care of Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD 21921.