Ella Mae Brandon Dobbins

Ella Mae Brandon Dobbins, 88, passed with peace and grace on May 3, 2019.  Ella Mae was born on May 20, 1930 to Fred and Sarah Elizabeth (Sallie Bet) Brandon in Yadkinville, NC. She attended Courtney High School and East Carolina Teachers College.

Ella Mae married Charles N. Dobbins, Jr. in 1951. She earned her B.S. degree in English and Physical Education in 1953, and taught 4th grade in Shallotte, NC.  After Ella Mae and Charles moved to Athens, GA, Ella Mae taught and coached girls’ basketball at Bogart High School.  She later taught at Meson Academy in Lexington, GA and at Athens High School.

Ella Mae and Charles were longtime members of St. James United Methodist church.  Ella Mae enjoyed playing cards with family and the neighborhood Bridge Club, making quilts, crocheting afghans, traveling and gardening at the farm.

Ella Mae is survived by her son, David A. Dobbins (Robin); daughter, Susan D. Knox (Kris); grandchildren, Laura Lyle (Alex), Kelli Blackburn (A.J.), Jason Dobbins (Bridgett), and Chip Knox (Joanna); great-grandchildren, Jack Blackburn, Shelby Blackburn, Jackson Dobbins, Charlie Dobbins, and Charlie Knox; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held for Charles Dobbins and Ella Mae Dobbins at 6:00 PM, Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Harmony Grove Friends Cemetery in Yadkinville, NC.  We will always treasure our memories of Charlie and Ella Mae.  Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Dobbins family.