Lisa Dodds

CHAMPAIGN – Lisa Lindsay Whitworth Dodds passed away peacefully on March 25, 2009, in Houston, Texas. Her family and friends will miss her and her bright smile very much.

The oldest child of Donald McKay and Helen Keating Lindsay, Lisa was born on June 9, 1952, in Champaign, Ill. Lisa was raised in Champaign, graduated from Villa Duchesne High School in St. Louis, Mo., attended Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, Mass., and received her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Arizona, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta.

Lisa was predeceased by her mother and father and daughter, Jennifer.

She is survived by her children, Bryan Patrick Whitworth of Houston, Texas, and Meghan McKay Whitworth of Dallas, Texas; and her husband, Newton Harris Dodds of Champaign, Ill. She is also survived by her brothers, Michael Keating Lindsay and wife, Bobbi, of Bloomington, Ind.; Martin McKay Lindsay and wife, Heidi. of Arlington Heights, Ill.; and their children, Caroline Keating Lindsay, Jack Walker Lindsay and William McKay Lindsay; as well as her Dodds family, Holly Harris Dodds of Monterrey, Calif.; Jason Harris Dodds and wife, Lynnette, and their children, Hayden Harris Dodds and Olivia Christine Dodds; and brother-in-law Donald Dodds, all of Champaign, Ill.

A single mother for many years, Lisa considered her children her greatest accomplishment. She supported their activities at The Kinkaid School and Episcopal High School in Houston and enjoyed their friends, who were always welcome at the Whitworth home.

Lisa was a member of the Junior League of Houston, Inc. and Lakeside Country Club, where she was an avid golfer. She passed her love of golf to her son, Bryan, and her love of design and fashion to her daughter, Meghan.

After her marriage to Newt Dodds on April 24, 2004, Lisa moved to Champaign, Ill. Lisa and Newt shared a passion for golf, attending University of Illinois sporting events and travel. She especially enjoyed their annual trip to Petit St. Vincent in the Grenadines. While living in Champaign, Lisa was an active member of The Art Club of Champaign, Thirty Club, Friends of Roundhouse Auxiliary and Champaign Country Club.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Lisa will be buried beside her parents in Decatur, Ill. Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy, IL 61874 is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of the usual remembrances, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to The Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas 77030 or Lindsay Gardens and Tennis Center, c/o Champaign Park District, 706 Kenwood Road, Champaign, IL 61821.