Linda L. Stulley Dawson, age 55, of Wellston, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012, at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born June 13, 1956 in Waverly, Ohio, the daughter of the late Richard H. Stulley and Edna M. Keaton Stulley. Linda was a loving caregiver and an avid animal lover who enjoyed reading books, cooking, gardening and bragging about her children and grandchildren. She attended World Outreach Ministries in Wellston.
Linda is survived by her children, Angela Dawson Rose of Wellston, Toby Beekman, Jr. of Lucasville and Robert Dawson Beekman of Wellston; grandchildren, Steven Rose, Ryan Rose, Natalie Beekman and Braylon Beekman; brother, Kevin Johnson of Idaho, Ohio; sisters, Katherine Logan of Piketon, Helen Spencer of Washington, C.H. and Sandra Wiseman of Washington, C.H., as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Dawson, and brothers, Dennis Stulley, Richard Stulley and Charles Stulley.
At Linda’s request, her body was cremated. A Celebration of Life service will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the World Outreach Ministries in Wellston with Pastor Rob Ervin and Rev. Jeff May officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate donations be given in Linda’s name to the McWilliams Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com.