Mrs. Dollie M. Dodson of 704 Java Road, Java, Virginia transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Gretna Medical Center, Gretna, Virginia.
Dollie was born in Halifax County, Virginia on May 1, 1939 to George T Coleman and the late Goldie Anderson Coleman. She was educated in the Pittsylvania County Public School System.
Dollie retired from Lane Company in Altavista, Virginia after over 39 years of service. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Dollie was a sweet, soft- spoken lady. She was a pillar in the community and her household was home to many families. She loved to cook and could bake some of the best cakes and pies you ever tasted. Dollie enjoyed making quilts, solving word search puzzles, reading and taking care of people.
Dollie was a member of Riceville Missionary Baptist Church. At Riceville, she was active on the Nurses Board, Helping Hand Ministry and Culinary staff. She also sang in the Gospel Chorus. Additionally, Dollie was a member of the Shockoe Baptist Church Drama Ministry.
Until her declining health, Dollie was also an active member of #168 Order of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Goldie Anderson Coleman; one son, Travis M. Dodson; three sisters, Dixie L. Miller, Marylin McNear, and Patsy Coles; two brothers, Lionel Anderson and Rev. William Dixon.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 59 years, Joe Louis Dodson; daughters, Deborah D. Waller (Johnnie) of Java, Virginia and Jo Ann Dodson of Java, Virginia; sons, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. (Traci) of Prince George, Virginia and Maurice J. Dodson of Danville, Virginia; grandchildren, Monica W. Martin (Hampton) of Danville, Virginia, Johnnie L. Waller Jr. (Tina) of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina , Jonathon T. Waller of Java, Virginia, Jeffrey L. Dodson, Jr. of Prince George, Virginia and Christopher Martin of Bassett, Virginia; great grandchildren, Laila Martin, Jaheim Waller, Maliya Waller and London Waller; father, George T. Coleman; sisters, Geneva Thorpe of Riceville, Virginia, Estella Hamm (Thomas) of Java, Virginia, Louella Grasty (Steve) of Java, Virginia, Hilda Martin of Dry Fork, Virginia and Queenie Gregory of Altavista, Virginia; brothers, Larry Coleman (Dorothy) of Java, Virginia, Thomas Coleman of Chatham, Virginia and David Coleman of Washington, D.C.; aunts, Dorothy Stone of Java, Virginia and Amaise Coleman of Washington, D.C.; sisters-in-law, Alma Dodson of Danville, Virginia, Carolyn Dodson of Chatham, Virginia, Margaret Robertson (Kenneth) of Chatham, Virginia, Thelma Dixon of South Boston, Virginia, devoted sisters-in law, Gail Fitzgerald of Danville, Virginia, and Elnora Childress of Chatham, Virginia; brothers-in-law, Raleigh Dodson of Chatham,Virginia, Daniel Dodson (Violeen) of Chatham, Virginia and Henry Coles of Riceville, Virginia; devoted friends – play sisters, Gloria Jean Stephens, Lorine Logan and the Glass Sisters; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family would like to especially thank caregivers, Betty Walker, Terri Barbour, Sharon Tucker, Sherry Waller, Dorothy Coleman, devoted niece, Tammy Plunket, First Lady Kathy Ramsey and the staff of Roman Eagle Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dollie M. Dodson, will be on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 1:00pm at the Shockoe Missionary Baptist Church, 857 Java Road, Java,Virginia 24565 with Pastor Antonel A. Myler, Sr.,Eulogist and Bishop Jamar L. Russell, Mill Creek Baptist Church, Officiating. Interment will follow in the Shockoe Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Java, Va.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence 704 Java Road, Java ,Virginia at 11:45am on the day of the service.
A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Miller Funeral Home, 668 Zion Road, Gretna, Virginia 24557 from 5pm to 7pm.
Floral arrangements may be sent to Miller Funeral Home. All correspondence and/or telephone calls may be directed to the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment.
Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonnandsons.com
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