Linda C. Dobson
June 4, 1942 – June 20, 2023
Linda C. Dobson, 81, of Tracy’s Landing, MD passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 20, 2023. She was born on June 4, 1942 in Charlotte, NC to Dallas and Ada Crotts. Her family moved to Deale, Maryland in 1945 and she traveled between Florida and Maryland during her school years. She attended Southern High School, Lothian, MD.
She had many talents that included painting, drawing, sewing, quilting, floral design, and was best known for cake decorating. She had the honor of doing Pat Sajak and Leslie Brown’s wedding cake, which was on the cover of People Magazine, along with a birthday cake for Willard Scott. She was a teacher for Wilton Cake Supplies, taught at Anne Arundel Community College, Chesapeake Community College, and South River Evening classes. She was on the board of directors and served as treasurer for the International Cake Exploration Society (ICES) in the 1990’s and early 2000’s.
She was the first majorette for Deale Volunteer Fire Department where she met a young man, Gene Dobson. They married in April 1959 and just celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Together they built a home and raised their children in Tracy’s Landing. The two of them along with their son restored a 1955 Chevy 210 which has won several awards. Her highlight was taking her car to the Cruisin’ Weekend in Ocean City, MD along with local car shows.
She is survived by her husband, Gene, her son Lance Dobson (Kathy) of Prince Frederick, MD, a daughter Pamela McNally (Craig) of Dunkirk, MD, three granddaughters, Nicole Collins (David) of Millsboro, DE, Ada McCrea, and Victoria McNally, both of Dunkirk, MD, and two great-granddaughters, Teagan and Charlotte Collins of Millsboro, DE.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Perry and Dexter Crotts, and a sister, Florence Todd.
A livestream of Linda’s service will be available on June 29 at 11:00 A.M., on the Rausch Funeral Home Facebook page, which can be accessed using this link: https://www.facebook.com/RauschFH
Visitation
Services
- Funeral Service
Thursday, June 29, 2023
11:00 A.M.
Contributions
Hospice of the Chesapeake
90 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
410-987-2003
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Linda was just special. She was always kind, loving and welcoming to my husband Mark and I. We would visit Sonny and Linda on our trips to Maryland. She made us feel so at home.
Linda had incredible artistic talent. She painted, quilted and baked… Just to name a few of her talents. Everything she made looked professional.
Linda was easy to talk with, easy to laugh with and easy to love.
We will miss her.
She and Sonny have a lovely family. Mark and I are very sorry for your loss.
Wanda and Mark
Aunt Linda was a treasure, so talented and sharing. We spent many family gatherings together and all I have to do is look back through my photo albums and I see many birthday cakes she made throughout the years. I loved her and I will miss her. Uncle Sonny, Lance, Pam and family I am thinking of you and you are in my prayers.
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I met Linda on one of our ICES conventions years ago..she was a great friend over those years..I know we lost touch but still said hello on Facebook now and then..many prayers and angel hugs to you all. Jean Eggers from South Dakota
Pamela,
I know that your mother was in wonderful hands as she made her transition. You were a great daughter and your care made her journey easier. I am keeping you in my thoughts.
Ann H. University of Maryland
Linda was just special. She was always kind, loving and welcoming to my husband Mark and I. We would visit Sonny and Linda on our trips to Maryland. She made us feel so at home.
Linda had incredible artistic talent. She painted, quilted and baked… Just to name a few of her talents. Everything she made looked professional.
Linda was easy to talk with, easy to laugh with and easy to love.
We will miss her.
She and Sonny have a lovely family. Mark and I are very sorry for your loss.
Wanda and Mark
Aunt Linda was a treasure, so talented and sharing. We spent many family gatherings together and all I have to do is look back through my photo albums and I see many birthday cakes she made throughout the years. I loved her and I will miss her. Uncle Sonny, Lance, Pam and family I am thinking of you and you are in my prayers.