Elaine Mary Dodson, 55, of California, MD died February 14, 2008 in Hagerstown, MD.

Born September 8, 1952 in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late Richard D. Sevick and Frances Colene Whitehead Sevick.

Elaine was a native of Connecticut, but came to love St. Mary's County when she made it her home in 1974. She worked at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station for more than thirty years, primarily as a technical illustrator. She was devoted to her family, her friends, and her church, where she served at various times as a Sunday school teacher, registrar, senior warden, and vacation Bible school organizer. She was a member of the National Council of the United Episcopal Church of North America. Her hobbies included photography, sailing, and many domestic arts such as baking, sewing, and flower arranging. She always found time to help friends in need, and is thought of as "my best friend" by many.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Lee Dodson of California, MD, a son, Robert Lee Dodson of Hagerstown, MD, siblings, Joan C. Bajorinas of Straford, CT, David M. Sevick of Ansonia, CT, and Douglas J. Sevick of Hagerstown, MD.

Relatives and friends were received for Elaine's Life Celebration on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Prayers were recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Life Celebration Chapel. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Dent Chapel, Charlotte Hall, MD. Interment will be private.