Linda Ann Cope, 68, of Leonardtown, MD, died on November 12, 2014 at her residence. Born on July 8, 1946, in Washington, D.C., she is the daughter of the late Harry Klotz and Sarah Blakely Klotz.

Linda was employed for over 30 years as a bookkeeper until her retirement. She loved to spend time at the beach and going out on the boat. Her hobbies included, dancing, playing softball, reading, and shopping. She had an artistic flair, making ceramics and painting. She made a beautiful, treasured doll house for her daughter. Her greatest love was spending time with her family and friends.

Linda is survived by her children, Sharon Cope of Leonardtown, MD and Paul Cope, Jr. of Venice Beach, CA; her sister, Susan Murray and her husband, Larry of Welcome, MD; her granddaughter, Sarah Leverone of Lexington Park, MD; her daughter-in-law, Wendy Leverone of Park Hall, MD; her nephew, Jason Murray; and her niece, Jessica Murray of Welcome, MD. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Stephen Leverone and her brother, Harry William Klotz, Jr.

All services will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Mary's Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box, 1232, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.