KATHARINE SUE "KATHY" LINTON, 45, of Crisfield, died Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

Born in Crisfield on February 21, 1962, she was a daughter of Ralph S. Justice, Sr. of Crisfield and the late Conchita A. "Chita" Ward Justice who died December 23, 2003.

She was a Crisfield High School graduate of the class of 1980, and furthered her education at Woodbridge Business School with a degree in Medical Transcription. She was a former substitute teacher with the Somerset County School System.

She was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Crisfield where she served in the United Methodist Women. She loved gardening, being outdoors, and enjoyed making and collecting miniature dollhouses.

A devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by two loving sons, Tim Linton, Jr. of Salisbury and Brandon Linton of Westover; one grandson, Ryan Alexander Linton, whom she affectionately called "Mom-Mom's Little Man"; one sister, Donna Smart and her husband David of Crisfield; one brother, Ralph S. Justice, Jr. and his wife Bonnie of Crisfield; her companion, Jeff Beach of Crisfield; her former husband, Tim Linton, Sr. of Crisfield; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 11 AM at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. Her uncle, Rev. Arthur Justice and nephews, Rev. Ryan Sterling and Rev. Matthew Sterling will officiate. Friends may call Friday evening from 7-9 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be in Sunnyridge Memorial Park in Crisfield.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Mt. Pleasant U. M. Church Home Missions, c/o Dollie Harrison, 39 W. Main Street, Crisfield, MD 21817.

Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com.