Helen Jeanne Brittingham

Helen Jeanne “Jeannie” Brittingham, 78

Helen J. Brittingham, age 78, of Milford, DE, passed away peacefully with her family and caregivers by her side, on Monday, December 5, 2022. Helen, fondly known as Jeannie, was born on March 9, 1944, Milford, DE, daughter to the late William and Hilda (Joseph) Pettyjohn.

Jeannie previously worked for Leggett’s Department store as a salesclerk. Jeannie loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, eating out, shopping and spending time visiting with friends. She was a member of the Bethesda United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Willard E. Tyndall of Milton, DE, her husband of 12 years, Russell Brittingham of Milford, DE, her brother Arthur Pettyjohn, and her son Tracy E. Tyndall. Jeannie is survived by her son, William L. Tyndall (Susan); her sister Barbara Manship (Martin) and brother Eddie Pettyjohn (Kelly). She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Taylor (Ryan), Sommer, Kristine, and Hunter; two great grandchildren, her longtime friend Cheryl Ward and many other family members and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 1:00 pm in the chapel Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, DE. A time of visitation will be held on Monday, December 12, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Interment will be at the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton, DE. Online condolences or tributes are welcome for the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com