Earlene Davis Dodson

Earlene Davis Dodson, 89, formerly of 175 Capri Court, Danville, VA went home to be with her Lord on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Cardinal Senior Living. Mrs. Dodson was born in Halifax County, VA on October 19, 1934, a daughter of the late Norman Davis and Beatrice Shaw Davis. She spent most of her life in the Danville area where she worked as a lab technician at Danville Memorial Hospital until her retirement after 34 years of service. After her retirement she helped her daughter at Big Daddy’s Dinner making pies and helping customers. Mrs. Dodson was an avid participant in many activities, including playing softball for the hospital in the City Softball League. She found joy in camping, cultivating flowers, and cooking. Additionally, she was an active member of the Good Sam's Camping Club and the Danville Memorial Hospital Retirees Club. She was a member of the former Forest Lawn Baptist Church where she sung in the choir. On December 25, 1953 she married Howard Nelson Dodson, who died on April 9, 2021. Even after her decline in health with dementia, she was able to recall her family and her cross country trip that her and her husband, Howard took together. Survivors include her son, Jeff Dodson (Debra) of Danville, VA; daughter, Janet Dodson Hash (Allen) of Sutherlin, VA; grandchildren, Carrie Pierson (Luke) and Zack Gregory; brother, Frank Davis (Joan) of Blairs, VA; and sister, Shirley Linens of Danville, VA. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Dodson was predeceased by her brothers, Kent and Henry Davis. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with the Reverend Tim Rogers officiating. Interment will follow the service in Danville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday from 12:30 P.M. to 1:45 P.M. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel. Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, to Gods Storehouse, 750 Memorial Drive, Danville, VA 24541 or you can donate blood in memory of Mrs. Dodson. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Dodson family.

Earlene Davis Dodson

October 19, 1934 - May 6, 2024