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Judy Ann Hollan Dobbins Click for Condolences      Printable Version
1949 - 2008

Judy Ann Hollan DobbinsJudy Dobbins (1949-2008)

Judy Ann Hollan Dobbins, 59, of Ashland, died Tuesday.

She was born to the late Ralph and Betty Hollan on April 29, 1949, in Ashland.

She was also preceded in death by her brother, Frank Wesley Hollan.

Survivors include her husband, Edward Nelson Dobbins of Bellefonte; her daughter, Jane Dobbins Goodman (Brad) of Raleigh, N.C., and her brother, David Leslie Hollan (Carolyn Dickey Hollan) of Cincinnati.

Mrs. Dobbins graduated from Russell High School in 1967 and from Transylvania University in 1971. She earned a masters degree from Marshall Univeristy in 1973. She began her teaching career at Boyd County High School, and after a year, transferred to Russell Middle School, where she taught for the next 33 years. While at Russell, she served as a member of the site-based council and as chairman of the English department for many years. She was a member of the Kentucky Education Association and served as treasurer of the Russell Education Association. She was a board member of the Russell Education Foundation. She was a member and past president of the Ashland Junior Womans Club and a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church of Ashland.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday by the Rev. Gene Pillow at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101 or First United Methodist Church, 1811 Carter Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.

Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.


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Kay McCain Hampton
Sunday November 9, 2008 at 12:49 AM

I met Judy in the fourth grade and we graduated together. I always have believed her to be a wonderful and sweet person. I was very saddened to hear of her passing. I know she will be missed by all who knew her. Kay
 
Heather (McKay) Kimbrough
Sunday September 28, 2008 at 10:16 PM

Jane and Mr. Dobbins, I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in my prayers in the days and weeks to come. I have forgotten much since our time together in sixth grade, but your mother's graciousness and the way you made her smile I will remember always. May the Lord keep you and comfort you, and may you always see her love for you in the little things. heather
 
Katie Horton
Sunday September 28, 2008 at 7:24 PM

I am incredibly sorry sorry for your loss. I was blessed to have had Mrs. Dobbins for English my eigth grade year. That was the year that my parents divorced, and I was often very sad and angry. Yet when I went to to her class everything was ok. I felt safe and loved in her presence. She has made an incredible impact on my life, as well as many others. I will be praying for you at this time.
 
Angie Maynard Heyerly
Sunday September 28, 2008 at 8:56 AM

Dear Dobbins Family, I was so sad to hear this news. Mrs. Dobbins was a wondeful teacher. She was my homeroom teacher the first year I moved to Russell. She made me feel so welcome. Each morning she greated her class with that big smile and excitement in her voice. You knew she loved teaching. She touched many lives through her life's calling. My thought and prayers are with you during this time of great sorrow.
 
Mark Roy
Saturday September 27, 2008 at 11:34 AM

My heart-felt condolences go out to the Dobbins family. Mrs. Dobbins was a great educator who had a tremendous impact of the lives of every that crossed her path. She played a large role in shaping me as a student and as a person. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Tiffany Seibert Brewer
Saturday September 27, 2008 at 12:37 AM

Mr.Dobbins and family,I am very sorry to hear of your loss.I feel privileged to have had her as a teacher.She always had a great big smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
 
William Robert Webb II
Friday September 26, 2008 at 5:05 PM

My deepest sympathy to Mr. Dobbins and to Jane. Judy was such a fine teacher and always a kind and loyal co-worker. The most fitting word to describe her is "class." The absolute epitome of class and kindness. We will miss you Judy and no one can ever replace you.
 
Kelly Vest Overman
Friday September 26, 2008 at 2:51 PM

Mr. Dobbins and Jane, I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Dobbins' passing. She was a great teacher and a great friend to my mom. Mrs. Dobbins' smile is unforgettable - what a fantastic person. We will be praying for your family.
 
Sen. Walter Blevins
Friday September 26, 2008 at 2:19 PM

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless and comfort.
 
Lisa Houdyschell
Friday September 26, 2008 at 10:30 AM

Ed, I'm so sorry for your tremendous loss. Judy was the sweetest person I've ever met. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. Usually when I saw Judy she was stopping by the office with sweets to sweeten our dispositions too. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. I know you and your family are hurting inside right now but just remember all the good things, I'm sure that is what she would want. If you need anything just let me know. Love, Lisa and Family
 
Judy McNurlin Robinson
Friday September 26, 2008 at 9:22 AM

Ed & Jane, I'm so sorry to hear about Judy. She was a wonderful person. God bless you as He sees you thru this difficult time.
 
Nathan McPeek
Friday September 26, 2008 at 7:54 AM

Sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed seeing Mrs. Dobbins and loved having her in class. We will be praying for your family. Take care and God Bless Nathan McPeek
 
Gerri Prince
Thursday September 25, 2008 at 11:30 PM

Dear Family: My heart goes out to you Ed, and to you Jane. Ed, I had the pleasure of meeting your wife about four years ago while at a dinner for H&R Block, last year I talked to her at the office very closely for quite awhile. I left the office that day and thought about her and what a lovely person she was, if only I could be that cheerful and pleasant all the time as she was. We discussed how you say the funniest things, then we talked about Jane for awhile, I could tell how much she loved the both of you. And Ed, I know that you truly loved her. I feel I was blessed to be aquainted with her. If there is anything I can do please, don't hesitate. My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you. Love, Gerri Prince
 
Devin Christmas McManus
Thursday September 25, 2008 at 3:38 PM

I would like to send my deepest regrets to Jane Dobbins and her family. I would like them to know that am very sorry for their loss. I will keep them in my thoughts and Prayers. Sincerely, Devin Christmas McManus
 
Jeff Ratliff
Thursday September 25, 2008 at 3:16 PM

Mrs. Dobbins was my 7th Grade English teacher and she made a great impact on my life. I didn't much care for diagramming sentences, but only Mrs. Dobbins could make it fun. I work now work in a Library partly thanks to her impact on my education. She was a wonderful teacher, she had an incredible enthusiasm for education, and her attitude definitely reflected on her students. I am better off today for having had Mrs. Dobbins in school. My deepest sympathy to the Dobbins family and the Russell community. May God grant you peace in this difficult time.
 
carol knight kelly
Thursday September 25, 2008 at 1:42 PM

judy and i graduated from russell high school in 1967 and i remember her as a kind and thoughtful person who always had a smile on her face. i am sure her students have been blessed to have her teach them.my sympathies to her family.
 
John Vanhoose
Thursday September 25, 2008 at 10:42 AM

When I think of the teachers that made an impact on my life, I remember Judy Dobbins. She was always so positive and helpful, and she was completely genuine. As I follow in her footsteps as a Russell Middle School teacher, I hope to have as much positive influence on the lives of my students as she had on mine. She will be greatly missed.
 
Jane McCoy Hall
Thursday September 25, 2008 at 10:30 AM

Mrs. Dobbins was my senior English teacher in 1989. She was a hard as nails teacher, so very smart and kind to all her students. She made me love the English language and literature. It is so sad that she left us so early! She will be missed!
 
Suzanne Smith Burke
Thursday September 25, 2008 at 9:08 AM

I was so very saddened this morning to read in my Lexington newspaper that Judy passed away. Judy was my first very best friend, from first grade through fifth grade. I lived on Kenwood Drive during that time and we were constant companions, playing often with David and Frank. I also "grew up" to be a teacher in Fayette County and retired after 31 years. She was a beautiful person and a wonderful friend, and I am a better person for having known her. May God bless each of you.
 
Michelle Galer-Hamilton
Thursday September 25, 2008 at 2:57 AM

I went to school with Jane and i knew Mrs.Dobbins from school i am so sorry to hear this my condolences go out the the Dobbins family and friends.
 







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