Marie Dodson

Marie Dodson of Covington, age 87, passed away peacefully, January 17, 2015, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Dodson was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She loved unconditionally, and she was loved and admired by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She enjoyed children and was always happiest when she was with her family especially her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Dodson was also a woman of faith. She loved God and was a member of Jersey Holiness Church for over 40 years. Mrs. Dodson's greatest desire was for her family to love God and to love each other. A seamstress by trade, she worked for Arrow Shirts for many years and retired from Belk Department Store after over 20 years of service doing alterations. After retirement, she continued doing alterations from her home. She was an excellent seamstress and charged a reasonable price, so she had a large clientele. She considered each and every person who walked through her door, her friend. An amazing cook, she would prepare Thanksgiving Dinner every year for her entire family, and that was no easy task. According to her family, "Nothing tastes as good as Grandma's." She was known for her fabulous Red Velvet and German Chocolate cakes. In the last years of her life, she suffered from Alzheimer's disease and was a resident of Riverside Healthcare Center. Even with this devastating disease, she continued to bless everyone who crossed her path. Staff and residents of Riverside loved her. Mrs. Dodson was preceded in death by her husband, David L. Dodson; sons, LCP David Paul Dodson, James "Jimmy" Monroe Dodson; son-in-law, SSG (Ret) Jerry G. Barfield; great-granddaughter, Abigail "Abbi" Lynn Dooley; parents, Samuel and Etha Ann Wadsworth.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Sharon Barfield of Columbus, GA; Ellen and Scott Dooley of Covington, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Dolores Dodson, also of Covington; daughter-in-law and son-in-law, Linda and Steve Fletcher of Brooks, GA; 15 grandchildren and their spouses, Tammy and Barry Hightower, Kathy and Joey Reeves, Dee and Brian Owens, Chelly Fletcher, Julie Thompson, Jeffrey Dodson, James Dodson, Kelli Dodson, Matt and Lindsay Kidd, Brent Dodson, Jessica and Jack Adams, Rebecca Ogles, Sarah Dodson, Kristen and Leland Medlock, Heather and Dick Mock; 23 great-grandchildren, Brandon, Cooper, Ashlyn, Jacob, Samantha, Brett, Drake, Austin, Emelia, Karmyn, Kason, Joshua, Ryleigh, Ragan, Jaiden, Madisyn, Jordan, Savannah, Kyler, Dylon, Emma, Jack, Trenton; great-great-granddaughter, Makayla.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Dodson will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd Street, in Covington, with Rev. Lynn Head officiating. A private family interment will follow in College Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday January 19, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association - Georgia Chapter, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346.

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Visitation

JAN 19. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home - Floyd Street Location
3134 Floyd Street NE
Covington, GA, 30014

Funeral Service

JAN 20. 11:00 AM (EST)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home - Floyd Street Location
3134 Floyd Street NE
Covington, GA, 30014