Dollie Jean Gevaudan, 80, of Stevensville, died of complications from a stroke Jan. 28 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a year-long illness.

Mrs. Gevaudan was born Sept. 15, 1927, in Frostburg in Allegany County. She lived in Arnold for over 20 years.

She was a faithful member of Anchor Baptist Church.

A homemaker, she was very family-oriented and loved helping raise her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Gevaudan.

Survivors include two sons, George L. Gevaudan II of Stevensville and Gregg K. Gevaudan of Annapolis; one daughter, Marsha D. Gevaudan of Stevensville; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at noon tomorrow at Emanuel Cemetery in Lewisberry, Pa. Arrangements are by Barranco and Sons Severna Park Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating, P.O. 6564, Annapolis, MD 21401. For more information CLICK HERE .

Online condolences may be made at www.barrancofuneralhome.com

As published in "The Capital Newspaper" Annapolis, MD 1/30/2008.