BORN

1934

DIED

2016

Dodie STOCKTON Obituary

STOCKTON, Dodie Theodora "Dodie" Owens Black Stockton, 81, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2016. Dodie was born in Atlanta on December 6, 1934 to the former Theodora Owens and Charles H. Black, Jr. Growing up she attended the E. Rivers School and Washington Seminary. It was during Dodie's early life that she developed her genteel manner, her grace and her talents in golf, horsemanship and art. These characteristics and interests would remain with her throughout her life. Dodie learned to play golf as a little girl. Her next-door neighbor, golf legend Bobby Jones, taught her how to chip in the back yard of his home. Dodie went on to be a champion golfer herself, winning the Atlanta Women's Amateur Golf Championship three times and the Georgia Women's Amateur Golf Championship one time. Those accomplishments led to Dodie being made an honorary member of the Capital City Club. Dodie continued to enjoy and to play golf almost daily until the last year of her life. Dodie became a real estate agent, broker, builder and developer. Immersed in the "horse world", Dodie bred and trained champion Saddlebreds at her barn in Kennesaw. She and her daughters enjoyed many summers riding and traveling throughout the southeast showing their horses. As a native Atlantan, many of Dodie's friendships were with lifelong friends. One such friendship was with Ham Stockton. Ham had the privilege of being Dodie's first "real" date as a teenager. Years later she and Ham would rekindle their friendship and, in 1992, become husband and wife. She and Ham lived life to the fullest, sharing their love of family, friends, golf, travel, the lake, art and more. Dodie's family will always remember her optimism, devotion and love. Dodie is survived by her husband, Hamilton "Ham" Stockton, Jr; her daughters Sherry Garlington Brownlee of Sonora, KY and Julie Garlington of Marietta; granddaughters Meredith LaBarge of Huntsville, AL and Mallory Caroline Nunn of Sonora, KY; and great-granddaughter Kaylee Grace Nunn of Sonora, KY. Dodie is also survived by her stepson Hamilton "Chip" Stockton, III (Anne) of Atlanta; her stepdaughter-in-law Kristin Stockton of Atlanta; 5 step-grandchildren and 3 step-great-grandchildren. Dodie was preceded in death by her brother Charles H. Black, III and by her stepson Clifford Courtney Stockton. A Memorial Service will be held at The Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. The family asks that memorial donations be made in Dodie's name to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund, 34 Washington St., STE 200, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481. An online donation page is available at http://curealz.org/in-memory/theodora-black-stockton. As Dodie would say, "Isn't that wonderful!"

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jul. 10, 2016.
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My childhood memories include so many with this lovely lady. I can picture almost every detail in the house on Broadland where we played hide and go seek, had spend the night parties...and later, parties. I especially remember her driving us to our weekly horseback riding lessons, somewhere far far away (I'm sure it right in metro Atlanta now). She was so beautiful and so kind to everyone. She will continue to be part of my happiest memories!
Susan Wright Selman

Susan Selman

July 13, 2016

Dodie was a special light in many lives. I will always think of her with a smile. So sorry to miss the celebration of her life tomorrow. My best to Ham and family.
Margie Stockton

July 11, 2016

Thanks be to God for this amazing Lady. She lived life well and gave herself to others with joy and selflessness. May she be honored in our hearts as we remember this precious saint.

Richard Craig

July 11, 2016

Dodie lived life to the fullest! She was gracious, kind and generous. I treasure my memories of years spent with her and you, Sherry and Julie. Hers was certainly a life well lived. May she now rest in peace. My condolences to all of the family.

Heidi Weber LaPan

July 11, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family during this time of loss.

Joe Garlington

July 11, 2016

Ham, My condolences to you the family. Bud Slaker

July 10, 2016

Ham - Very sorry to hear of your loss.

Bill Grabbe

July 10, 2016

Dodie was an amazing lady! I know the Good Lord welcomed her in with open arms!

Lila Willingham Magbee

July 10, 2016

My prayers are with all of her family and friends. I loved Dodie and she had a great influence on me. May she rest in peace and play golf and watch saddlebreds forever more.

Kathy Ruwoldt

July 10, 2016

Ham,Julie and Sherry ,
So sorry to hear of Dodies passing but we all should be comforted with the mental image that she is restored to her vibrant youthful body.. I'm sure all of your past beautiful horses raced to the pearly gates to greet her and she is riding high in heaven and stepping higher than they ever did here on earth.
I remember showing with all of you many many years ago and always enjoyed watching the amateur and open five gained classes when one of you were showing. I showed 3-baited open with Claramere , Dewey, Myrna, AJ and others.. My sincere sympathies to you all.

Dottie Howell Hancock Rachels Marietta,Ga

July 10, 2016

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