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Elaine Dodson Obituary
Elaine was a loving, caring and giving person to everyone she met. She allowed the love of the Lord to shine through her, especially to all children in her life; all of whom affectionately will remember her as "Nana."
Born in Orange County, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Franklin Kerley and Lilly Moon Kerley. Also preceding her in death was her first husband A.D. Farrell, and her second husband Lonnie Tyson Dodson Sr.; two daughters Faye D. Smithey and Charlene D. Frye, one great-grandson, 7 sisters and 4 brothers.
Surviving her is a daughter Priscilla Farrell Rice and husband Donald of Mebane; son L.T. Dodson Jr. and wife Kim of Graham; two sons-in-law Sammy Smithey of Burlington and Gary Frye Sr. of Snow Camp; brother Jimmy Kerley of Mebane; 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the McClure Funeral and Cremation Service, 1308 South Third Street, Mebane, NC, on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, from 6 until 8 p.m. and other times at the home of Priscilla and Donald Rice, 4709 Mebane Rogers Road, Mebane, NC.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2015, at the Mebane United Methodist Church with the Rev. Johnnie L. Wright officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery in Mebane.
Memorials may be made to the Mebane United Methodist Church, 200 South 4th St, Mebane, NC 27302. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcclurefuneralrservice .net
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Memories and Condolences
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Libby Atkins
March 23, 2015
Priscilla and Family: I was so sorry to hear about Elaine. She was a beautiful lady inside and out and it was a pleasure to have known her.
Libby
March 20, 2015
LT and Family,
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lillie Byrd
Justin Davis
March 18, 2015
May God bless and comfort you guys in this time of need. What a great family love you all.
Kim Hodge
March 18, 2015
We are all praying for Gods love to comfort you all during this time. Kim Hodge and family
March 18, 2015
Priscilla and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was always such a sweet and kind person. Know that you all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Teresa Parker( Kernodle Clinic Mebane)
Dwight Smith
March 18, 2015
Sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you.
Buddy & Marie Kimel
March 18, 2015
Priscilla and family, our deepest sympathies to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories.
March 17, 2015
Priscilla, L.T and family
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I know she will be missed.
Just remember she will not have to suffer anymore and she will join her other family in Heaven.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Ophelia Evans
Leah Killingsworth
March 17, 2015
So very sorry for your loss.
Warren, Bonnie, Krystal Hook
March 17, 2015
Priscilla and families,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She will be greatly missed.
March 17, 2015
Our deepest sympathies, the Barham family
March 16, 2015
Allthe Clark family sends their love and sympathy to you. What a special lady!
Curtis and Lou
Raymond and Janie Swinney
March 16, 2015
Priscilla, L. T., and families,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She is now walking on streets of gold and no longer sick.
Please be assured that your are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Kevin Dean
March 16, 2015
Nana was a wonderful lady and a true blessing to all who knew and loved her. May her memories give us all joy and happiness during this difficult time. God bless and god speed special lady. Catch us a mess of croakers in heaven.
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