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Lorene Dodson Obituary

Dodson, Lorene Age 83, passed away November 12, 2013. She was a Gary resident for 67 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Dodson, Sr. and son, Esker. She is survived by two sons, Dennis (Bertha) and John Jr. (Minnie) and nine daughters, Jacqueline Valentine, Brenda Williams, Regina (Marcelano) Hunter, Pamela Edwards, Sherry, Annette, Vicki Walker, Kimberly and Sibyl; 35 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation, Friday November 22, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (family hour 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Funeral service Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Both services will be held at Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church, 2323 W. 11th Avenue, Gary, Indiana 46404, Pastor Cato Brooks, Jr., officiating. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart, Indiana.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Nov. 20, 2013.

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Virginia Wright Brim

November 25, 2013

To the Dodson Family:I'm sorry for
your loss.Jackie you know your mom was a mother to all of us.I lost my mother a year ago;so I know just what you're going thru.It's nothing to hard that we can't bare.Jesus just loved her more and Heaven has gotten another beautiful soul!She's sleeping in the bosom of JESUS!!!!
With Love and Blessing- Virginia Wright Brim & John Brim Jr.

glenn Johnson

November 25, 2013

To the Family-and all yall was very help to me and may the lord bless yall.

Virginia Wright Brim

November 25, 2013

To the Dodson Family:
I'm sorry for your loss.Jackie you know your mom was a mother to all of us.I lost my mother a year ago,so I know just what you are going thru!
It's nothing to hard that we can' t bear it's just JESUS loved her more!!HEAVEN has gained another beautiful soul ;she's just sleeping in the bosom of CHRIST!! With Love and Blessings-Virginia Wright Brim &John Brim Jr.

November 23, 2013

Our deepest sympathy. Sorry for your loss. God will sustain you and help you to endure.

Claudette Bullock

November 23, 2013

Sherry, earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. I lost my mom 2 years ago and the void is still there but the fond memories and love that we had sustains me as I know it will you in the coming days and years

Darrel and Zenovia Shaw

November 22, 2013

To June and the entire Dodson family - Our sincere condolences to you in the loss of your dear mother. May God in his grace give you the strength and comfort that you need over the days and weeks to come. We are praying for all of you.

Fred Baginski

November 22, 2013

My sincere condolences to Regina and Marc on your loss.

Yolanda (Peaches) Lamar

November 22, 2013

Sending our sincere and deepest condolences to the Dodson Family. Your Mom was truly a beautiful person and now God has sent for her to come home. Keeping you all in my prayers.

Theodora "Tiny" Wilks

November 21, 2013

To Ann and all of my second family. I am deeply saddened but also express my sincere joy and thanks for sharing your precious mother with me for a lifetime. She was truly one of GOD's most precious gifts. I remember when I didn't smile on my graduation pictures she said "you look like you are chewing iron". ONLY A MOTHER! When I first fell in love she said "why are you walking around with that smile on your face"? ONLY A MOTHER! In the later years as we all grew up and went various ways she would say "I only see you when Annette comes to town". ONLY A MOTHER! GALATIANS 5:22-23 describes her best. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control". ONLY A MOTHER! May mom rest in peace! I love all of you!

Earl Cooks

November 21, 2013

To Dennis and The Dodson Family, May GOD Bless You and Keep You Safe During this Most Difficult Time. With Sincere Regret and Deepest Sympathy!

Deborah mays

November 21, 2013

To the Dodson Family,

Please take this time to reflect on the your mother's great love and comfort during this time. And always know that with God there is the Peace that surpassing all understanding. I am sorry for your great lost and my prayers are with you during this time.

Renna Tinner

November 21, 2013

To the Dodson family our prayers goes out to you and your family in your time of sorrow.

Love you'll

The Tinner Family

Bridgett Potter Cody

November 21, 2013

Tarsha and Tiara lean not to your own understanding but to God who we know is the Head of your lives, Love U more

Alice Foston-Washington

November 20, 2013

To the Dodson Family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all during this time. She always treated me like an honorary granddaughter growing up and her kindness towards me will never be forgotten. Love you all!!

Clarence Walker

November 20, 2013

To my dear sister-in-law Vickie and the entire Dodson family; The thoughts and prayers of the entire Walker/Neal family go out to all of you in your time of sorrow as you grieve the loss of your dear mother.We pray that God gives each of you the strength to lean on each other for the rest of your lives as you cherish the memory of your dear mother. Our love goes out to all of you. Mrs. Elizabeth Walker and family.

Martha

November 20, 2013

To The Family: May you find comfort in knowing that the LORD JESUS is with us always.

Luster Burns

November 20, 2013

Regina, Brenda and the Dodson family: I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. I pray that your memories bring you'll many blessings. It's been a long time, hope to see you'll soon. [email protected]

Min. Debrah Smith Daniel

November 20, 2013

Regina, Brenda and the Dodson family: I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. I pray that your memories bring you peace and comfort. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Love you guys,

Joy comes in the morning!

Veronica Y Scott

November 20, 2013

To the entire Dodson Family,
May the essence of your dear mother stay with you forever. You were blessed to have her in your lives for so long. Cherish the memories and may God bring you comfort and peace.

Lorraine Friley-Malone

November 20, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Yvonne Brevard

November 20, 2013

I feel unable to find words of comfort for your pain, but I wish to express my deep regret at the loss you and your family just suffered.

Belinda (Hall) Williams

November 20, 2013

Stay strong,your mother is at rest and living in the arms of the lord, just keep her memories a live, Brenda my friend, you are in my prayers as well as the entire family

Elaine Brantley

November 20, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

November 20, 2013

to the dodson family my prayers are with you, god loveall of you and so does i love terry

Pamela Lewis

November 20, 2013

To the Dodson Family, I know that this is a difficult time for you all but know that you were blessed to have had her in your life for as long as you did. 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. Leo Buscaglia

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