Barbara Ann Dodd McCleskey
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Barbara worked for old Rich's Department Store, in Atlanta, for seventeen years. She was a devoted member of Midway Baptist Church for over 30 years, Fairfield Women's Club, and Tanner Medical Center Auxiliary.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Valinda & Bob Weigman of Sharpsburg; son and daughter-in-law, Gregory & Paula Dodd of Villa Rica; daughters-in-law, Dianne Dodd of Villa Rica and Nora Dodd of Stockbridge; stepdaughter, Mala Karr of Powder Springs; stepson, Thomas Mace McCleskey III of Powder Springs; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Edwin Dodd; her husband of 37 years, Thomas M. McCleskey Jr.; and sons Michael Dodd and Douglas Dodd.
A funeral service will be held to honor and celebrate Mrs. Barbara's life on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Martin & Hightower Funeral Home, with Pastor Todd Wright officiating. Mrs. Nadene Hembree and Mrs. Patty Pritchard will render the music. The family will hold a private interment ceremony at Crest Lawn Memorial Park following the service.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midway Church:
1 Midway Church Dr.
Villa Rica, GA 30180
www.midwaychurch.com
Condolence messages can be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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