Louise Hicks Dobson

DOBSON, Louise Hicks, born May 18, 1912 in Goochland County, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008, in Richmond. She was predeceased by her husband, Lt. Col. Charles Willard Dobson, Ret.; her parents, Robert James and Mary Ann Southworth Hicks. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rhea Dobson McCaffrey and James E. McCaffrey, of Richmond; one granddaughter, Mary Louise Adams of Goochland; and two great-granddaughters, Megan Louise and Madelyn Maye Adams, both of Goochland. Mrs. Dobson was retired from VCU Administration. She volunteered for the Red Cross and was a member of the United States Women's Army Corps during WWII, serving in the United States and the Pacific Theatre. She was a member of St. Jame's Episcopal Church, Chapter 9. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, assisting family with arrangements.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.