Freddie Baxter Dobbins

Freddie Baxter Dobbins, born on September 20, 1937, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2025, in Cabot, Arkansas. A beloved matriarch, Freddie was distinguished by her unwavering kindness and an innate ability to make all who crossed her path feel at ease with her welcoming spirit and delightful sense of humor.

Together with her devoted husband, Bill Dobbins, who predeceased her, Freddie shared the joys and challenges of owning and running A-1 Pawn Shop in Malvern. This endeavor offered her not only a livelihood but also a remarkable opportunity to engage with the community that she adored, fostering relationships and connecting on a personal level with countless patrons.

Freddie’s life was a rich tapestry woven with her many interests and passions. She was a member of New Horizon Baptist Church where she attended for many years. She savored the simple pleasures of reading (especially her Bible), found creativity in sewing, and cherished the moments spent with her beloved family. Her children, Michael (Lattisha) Dobbins and Jeff (Shannon) Dobbins, alongside her adoring grandchildren—Lauren, Luke, Scott (Cassandra), and Kristina—brought her immense joy. Her heart swelled with pride for her great grandchild, Asher, a bright light in her life. Freddie also shared her affection and warmth with her brother, Dale Prince, two nieces, and one nephew, as well as a vast circle of friends and relatives who were fortunate enough to experience her loving spirit.

Freddie is survived by her cherished children and their families, who will carry her memory forward, embodying the kindness and joy she imparted upon them. She is predeceased by her husband, Billy Dobbins, along with her parents, Fred and Ethel Prince, and her siblings, Jim Prince and Alma Crump.

A graveside service will be held in her honor on March 25, 2025, at Pinecrest Cemetery in Alexander, where family and friends will gather to celebrate the extraordinary life of this remarkable woman. The service will commence at 11:00 AM, culminating at 12:00 PM, where those who loved Freddie will come together to pay their respects and remember the beautiful legacy she leaves behind.

Farewell, dear Freddie. Your laughter and kindness will echo in the hearts of many, a testament to a life filled with love and unwavering resilience. Funeral services under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern, Arkansas. Online condolences can be made at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net