Pauline Dodson Obituary Pauline Mitchem Dodson September 30, 1943 － April 15, 2023 Courtland － Pauline Faye (Polly) Dodson, 79 went home with the Lord Saturday April 15, 2023 with her husband by her side. Born in Roderfield, WV she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Welda Mitchem. She was predeceased by her sister Evelyn M. Ent. Polly was a retired Correctional Officer with the Virginia Department of Corrections with 27 years of service. Polly devoted her life as a Christian and loved the Lord just as much as she loved her big family. She touched so many lives in her years, but dearly loved her husband Marvin of almost 65 years of marriage. Her kids, grandkids and great-grand kids were the apple of her eye. She thought dearly of her daughter-in-LOVE, Kelly who she called her "angel" and took amazing care of her throughout her medical journey. Left to cherish her beautiful memory is her husband Marvin L. Dodson, her two sons Jeffrey L Dodson (Kelly) and Jackson L (Jack) Dodson (Sheri), her grandchildren Jackson L (Lee) Dodson II (Kendra), Kimberly N Gaskins (Clayton), Tyler R Dodson (Britney), Hannah E Dodson and Olivia J Dodson, as well as Kelly‚Äôs three children Taylor R Carr, Kennedi K Carr and Tanner R Carr, her great grandchildren, Jaxon and Charlie Luck Dodson, Sawyer R Dodson and Clayton, Caroline and Keegan Gaskins, as well as a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. We would like to thank the Gentiva Hospice for their care and compassion over the last several months. Polly was a beautiful, caring and loving wife, mother and Meme. She will be dearly missed by all. We love you our beautiful Angel. A memorial service will be held at 11am April 20th at Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Kidd officiating. The family will have a visitation from 6-8pm on Wednesday April 19, 2023 in Wright Funeral Home. Burial will be private at a later date. Memorial donations can be made at Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 230 E. Ohio Street Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60611 in her memory. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Apr. 17, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Pauline-Dodson 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/pauline-dodson-obituary?id=51655863 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: Pauline Faye (Polly) Dodson, 79, passed away on 15 April 2023. She was a devoted Christian, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Polly served as a Correctional Officer for 27 years. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: A memorial service was held at 11 am on 20 April 2023 at Wright Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Matt Kidd. The family received visitors from 6-8 pm on 19 April 2023. Burial was private. ## The Edited Obituary Pauline Faye (Polly) Dodson 30 September 1943 - 15 April 2023 Courtland - Pauline Faye (Polly) Dodson, 79, went home with the Lord Saturday, 15 April 2023, with her husband by her side. Born in Roderfield, WV, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Welda Mitchem. She was predeceased by her sister Evelyn M. Ent. Polly was a retired Correctional Officer with the Virginia Department of Corrections with 27 years of service. Polly devoted her life as a Christian and loved the Lord just as much as she loved her big family. She touched so many lives in her years, but dearly loved her husband Marvin of almost 65 years of marriage. Her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids were the apple of her eye. She thought dearly of her daughter-in-love, Kelly, who she called her "angel" and took amazing care of her throughout her medical journey. Left to cherish her beautiful memory is her husband Marvin L. Dodson, her two sons Jeffrey L. Dodson (Kelly) and Jackson L. (Jack) Dodson (Sheri), her grandchildren Jackson L. (Lee) Dodson II (Kendra), Kimberly N. Gaskins (Clayton), Tyler R. Dodson (Britney), Hannah E. Dodson, and Olivia J. Dodson, as well as Kelly's three children Taylor R. Carr, Kennedi K. Carr, and Tanner R. Carr, her great-grandchildren Jaxon and Charlie Luck Dodson, Sawyer R. Dodson, and Clayton, Caroline, and Keegan Gaskins, as well as a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. We would like to thank the Gentiva Hospice for their care and compassion over the last several months. Polly was a beautiful, caring, and loving wife, mother, and Meme. She will be dearly missed by all. We love you, our beautiful Angel. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Pauline Faye (Polly) Dodson | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 79 | | Birth | 30 September 1943; Roderfield, WV | | Death | 15 April 2023; Courtland | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|---------------------|-------------| | Pauline Faye (Polly) Dodson | Decedent | Courtland | | Marvin L. Dodson | Spouse | Unknown | | Gilbert Mitchem | Parent | Unknown | | Welda Mitchem | Parent | Unknown | | Jeffrey L. Dodson | Child | Unknown | | Jackson L. (Jack) Dodson | Child | Unknown | | Jackson L. (Lee) Dodson II | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kimberly N. Gaskins | Grandchild | Unknown | | Tyler R. Dodson | Grandchild | Unknown | | Hannah E. Dodson | Grandchild | Unknown | | Olivia J. Dodson | Grandchild | Unknown | | Taylor R. Carr | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kennedi K. Carr | Grandchild | Unknown | | Tanner R. Carr | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jaxon Dodson | Great-Grandchild | Unknown | | Charlie Luck Dodson | Great-Grandchild | Unknown | | Sawyer R. Dodson | Great-Grandchild | Unknown | | Clayton Gaskins | Great-Grandchild | Unknown | | Caroline Gaskins | Great-Grandchild | Unknown | | Keegan Gaskins | Great-Grandchild | Unknown | | Evelyn M. Ent | Predeceased Sibling | Unknown | | Kelly | Daughter-in-law | Unknown | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Pauline Faye (Polly) Dodson was a retired Correctional Officer with the Virginia Department of Corrections, serving for 27 years. 2. Polly devoted her life as a Christian and loved the Lord just as much as she loved her big family. 3. Polly touched so many lives in her years. 4. Polly dearly loved her husband Marvin of almost 65 years of marriage. 5. Polly thought dearly of her daughter-in-love, Kelly, who she called her "angel" and took amazing care of her throughout her medical journey. 6. Memorial donations can be made at Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 E. Ohio Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611, in her memory.