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Velma Dodd Obituary
Deaconess Velma M. Dodd, 89, passed Friday, Aug. 8, 2008. Mrs. Dodd was born April 9, 1919, to the late George W. and America Moore in Stokes County, N.C.
Velma accepted Christ in her life at the young age of 14 in 1933 under the pastorate of Rev. S.T. State of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Mt. Airy, N.C., and was baptized in the Ararat River.
In late 1955, they moved to Tidewater, Va., and Velma became the first lady of the Little Zion Baptist Church in 1957 under the pastorate of her husband and faithfully served in several capacities during her 50 + years.
She served as a Sunday school teacher for 30 years and was a Deaconess. She was a faithful member of the Minister Wives of Newport News, Hampton, and vicinity for 50 years and served as president for two consecutive terms. Velma received numerous awards which included an Appreciation Award from TPBA/Women's Department 1996, Dedicated Service Award 1997 and the Christian Service Award 2005.
Affectionately known as 'Nana' to her family, she leaves to celebrate her home going: nieces, Imogene Hubbard, who provided daily care, (Hampton, Va.) Mildred Penn, Lannie Penn, Virginia Eichelberger, America Carter, all of Harrisburg, Pa., and Annie Mae Glenn, Marie Simmons of Winston-Salem, N.C., Eula Hines (Fenton, Mich.) and Emma Bowe (Mt. Airy, N.C.); nephews, John Wayne Penn, Gary Penn, Alfonso Penn, James Penn, all of Harrisburg, Pa., and George Nathan Penn (Dover, Del.), Ivan Moore (Charlotte, N.C.), Donny and Johnny Simmons (Winston-Salem, N.C.); cousin, Leonard Moore; her devoted friends, Chari Norton, Betty Pace, Leola Gray, Bennetta Panky, Bessie Ruffin, and numerous others; and a host of great-nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 16, at the church. Services will follow at noon at Little Zion Baptist Church, 1824 W. Queen St., Hampton, Va. Interment will be held at the Hampton Memorial Gardens.
The Dodd family is receiving services of comfort at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, Va., 757-728-0122. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Velma Dodd
Jamilah(Peaches) Brown
August 28, 2008
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.
Ann Cherry
August 16, 2008
To the family of Mama Dodd
I will always cherish her memory. She and Rev. Dodd were instrumental in providing me an opportunity to start my music ministry at Little Zion 35 years ago. For that I am truly grateful. I am sorry that I could not attend, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann Cherry, New Bern, NC
Jacquelyn McIntyre
August 16, 2008
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of the joyful times that you shared as you celebrate a life well-lived. Mother Dodd was a true spirit-filled woman of God, and she was an inspiration to many at LZBC. Please know that we truly share your grief in the loss of our wonderful spiritual-mother
sharon gordon
August 16, 2008
To the family of Mama Dodd.
Know that her life was a true inspiration and we all at LZBC truly loved Mama Dodd,
Yours in Christ
Sharon Gordon
Rufus and Robin Houston
August 15, 2008
To the Family of Velma Dodd
With great appreciation for Velma, we offer our condolence and God's blessing unto each of you.
Inez Penn
August 15, 2008
Sorry I could not be there. Let us all pray for each other and ask God to keep us in his hands with is arms around us.
Loving you forever!
Inez Penn
Monica Ruffin Johnson
August 15, 2008
With deepest sympathy to you and your family of the passing of mama Dodd (as we used to call her). She lived a good life. Be encouraged.
The Johnson Family
Michael Turner
August 15, 2008
To Gary, Robyn & Family:
You have my sympathy in the homegoing of your aunt. May the precious memories of her life be a source of strength and blessing to you all.
Pastor Mike Turner
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