Ms. Linda Faye Dortch - A native of Mobile born to the late Henry and Toreather Edwards on December 26, 1957, departed this life Wednesday, March 14, 2007. She was raised by her godparents the late Charles and Jospehine Gardner in St. Louis, MO. She leaves to cherish her memories four children, son, Terrill; three daughters , Shaundra, Treva, and Daviette Dortch; five beautiful grandchildren, Jhavontea, Brittany and Dantrez Thigpen, M'Kayla Foney and Terrill R. Dortch, Jr. all of Mobile, three sisters, Joan (Edward) Barnes, Detroit, MI., Rochell and Sharon Dortch, Mobile, three brothers, Roy Lee Bettis, Labarron Dortch, St. Louis MO, and Terry Dortch, a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Her remains will lie in state at Small's Mortuary, Tuesday, March 20, 2007 from 1-8pm and Wednesday, March 21, 2007 after 9am until the 11am funeral hour. Interment in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens. Dignified and professional services are entrusted to SMALL'S MORTUARY, 950 S. Broad St, Mobile, AL