melda “Linda” Lynn Ireland, 63, passed away on September 1, 2025. Born on July 5, 1962 to the late Elise and Frank Ireland, Imelda was one of eighteen children. She was employed at Ginger Cove in Annapolis, MD for 30 years as a cook. She loved her work family. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her beloved grandchildren. She also was an avid collector of all things Yoda from Star Wars. In addition to her parents, Imelda was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Lee. She is survived by her son, Joseph Owen Rawlings Jr. (Cassie Campbell) and her grandchildren, Joseph, Nicholas, and Bentley Rawlings, Madelyn, Dominic, Kiersten, and Jayda Lee, Summer Campbell, and Jonathan Ivison. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Linda's life on Friday, September 12 from 10 am until her funeral service begins at 11 am at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, MD. Interment to follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W Central Ave Davidsonville, MD. Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.