Linda Ann Dawson, 66, of Churchton passed away May 9, 2014 at her residence, surrounded by family. She was born May 10, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to William and Delores (Roberts) Herbert. Linda was raised in Washington, D.C. and attended Catholic schools and later graduated from Beauticians school. She was employed as a bartender at Wayson’s Restaurant in Wayson’s Corner. Linda married Charles M. “Bill” Dawson on February 13, 1971, and they lived in Annapolis, Chestertown, they moved to Deale in the 1980’s. They have lived in Churchton since 2007. While in Chestertown, she and Bill purchased a bowling alley which they operated for eleven years. Linda was a homemaker and day care operator for most of her life. She enjoyed riding around on a golf cart, and spending time with her family and friends. She was known as “Mom-Mom” to all.

Linda was preceded in death by her mother Delores, and her husband, Bill, who passed away in 2013. She is survived by her father Bernard Herbert of Brandywine, daughters Billie L. Orr and husband Dusty of Churchton, and Blair L. Archambeault and husband Lenny of Edgewater; grandchildren Bubba Dawson, Starr, Abigail, Layla and Dundas IV Orr, all of Churchton, and a great-granddaughter Jayden B. Weiss. Also surviving are a sister Margaret Herbert of Brandywine; brothers Willie Herbert of Deale and Douglas Herbert of Dale City, VA, and devoted friends Karen Fultz and Maureen Nichols.