Our beloved mother, Patricia Joan (Lones) Dodds, “Jo”, sadly passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the age of 87 at The James Hospital in Columbus, OH. She was her family’s biggest cheerleader and a loving mother who will be greatly missed.
Jo was born on September 23, 1936, in Logan County, the daughter of the late Floyd D. and Vivian (Walters) Lones. She graduated from Stokes Local HS, in 1954 and on October 24, 1954, married John E. (“Jack” Dodds,” He preceded her in death on February 3, 2023.
Survivors include, 5 children, Charlotte ( Frederick) Brown, Westerville, OH, Dr. Jonathan (Kim)
Dodds, Chicago, IL, J.Mark Dodds, St. Mary’s OH, Benjamin J. (Cynthia) Dodds, Wapakoneta,
OH, Daniel (Jayma) Dodds, Anna, OH; 18 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild, Also survived by sibling Floyd Lones Jr (Terry) Jackson Center, Ohio, numerous nieces & nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her sibling George Lones and great-grandchld Myrilis.
Jo’s life was dedicated to supporting her husband and their ministry in the Church of the Nazarene for over 60 years. She was unapologetic in her devotion to being a full time stay at home mother. A selfless and generous mother, she gave unconditional love and supported her children’sand grandchildren endeavors wholeheartedly. Her greatest strength was her listening skills, her words of encouragement, her wisdom she shared when asked, and her never ending prayers for all of her family. Her love language was creating and preparing wonderful meals for her family such as her famous homemade noodles, butterscotch pies, and beautifully Christmas colored popcorn balls.
She modeled a passion for learning, introspection, deep thinking, meditation and a strong love for Jesus and study and memorizing scripture. Her relationship with Jesus was steadfast and the center of her life. She found enjoyment in nature, tapping trees for maple syrup, fishing, gardening, and watching birds at her feeder. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, camping and visiting 47 states in their RV. She was very involved in volunteering in her church as a Vacation Bible School Director, and Sunday School teacher; having so much fun entertaining children with her puppet Bible School Bill. She gave countless hours, painting, mowing, yard work, cooking, baking and supporting the ministry of the Cross Oak Camp in St. Mary’s OH.
She profoundly impacted the doctors and nurses who treated her with her strength, fortitude and kind, compassionate spirit.
To honor our mother’s request, her children and grandchildren will have a private memorial service. They will receive extended family and friends from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, October 20, at Eley Funeral Home, ST RT 501,Wapakoneta, OH. To honor our mother the family ask that you wear pink as it was her favorite color. Burial is to follow in the Walnut Hills Cemetery near New Hampshire, OH where the public are welcome to attend.
Memorial contributions may be made in Patricia’s name to Cross Oak Camp and Conference Center, St. Mary’s OH. Arrangements are under the direction of the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, Wapakoneta, OH where condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
