Kathryn Dodson

Kathryn “Kat” Mae Dodson, 101, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Danville, Va. She was born on November 22, 1919 in Danville, VA to the late Charlie Dodson and Katie Slayton Dodson. Kat retired from Dan River Inc. after working in the sewing room for over 40 years. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, walking, and spending as much time as possible with her family and friends. Kat was thought of by many as an adopted mother or grandmother. She loved all of “her children” dearly and held a special place for each of them in her heart. She was a member of Melville Avenue Baptist Church, where she served fulltime in the nursery. Later, she became a member of Moffett Memorial Baptist Church and in her last years, Kat attended Mount Olivet United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Kat was predeceased by her two sisters, Louise D. Richardson and Edith D. East. She is survived by several special nieces and nephews; Sue Bucklew (Doug) of Pittsboro, NC, Chuck Richardson (Cheryl) and Mike East of Danville, and Roger East (Len) of Richmond, VA; eight great nieces and nephews; Stephanie, Katie, and Kim Bucklew, Jennifer Davis (Tim), David Richardson, John Richardson (Jamie), and David and Ellen Hutter East; four great-great nieces and nephews whom she adored; Maddie and Emmy Davis, Lucas and Colton Richardson; and god-daughter, Lita Russell, of Chapel Hill, NC. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church at a later time. The family would like to thank all of her family, friends, and “her children” for making her life such a wonderful and fulfilling one, as well as the staff of Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Healthcare for her loving care and friendship. The family respectfully suggests memorial donations be made to Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Building Fund, 245 Mount Olivet Lane, Danville, VA 24540.