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Teresa "Terry" Dodson

1955 - 2026

Teresa "Terry" Dodson obituary, 1955-2026, Fort Madison, IA

BORN

1955

DIED

2026

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King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory

3507 Avenue L

Fort Madison, Iowa

Teresa Dodson Obituary

Teresa "Terry" Dodson, 71, of Fort Madison, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 8 p.m. at the West Point Care Center.

She was born on Jan. 6, 1955 in San Diego, Calif. to Norman and Joanne Piper McGee. Terry worked for APAC for several years before she retired. She enjoyed being outdoors, camping and cooking.

Survivors include three sons, Phillip Dodson, Donald (Alicia Shaffer) Bickers Jr. of Middletown and Jesse Moyers of Burlington; grandchildren, Donald Bickers III, Kyle Bickers, Charles Kaltefleiter, Otis Bickers, Dylan Krebill, Aiden Moyers, Gavin and Harlie Moyers. She was preceded in death by her parents, longtime companion Donald Bickers Sr., son Dennis and her siblings.

Cremation has been entrusted to King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.kinglynk.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Democrat from Mar. 13 to Mar. 14, 2026.

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