Patricia Joan Dodds

Our beloved mother, Patricia Joan (Lones) Dodds, “Jo”, sadly passed away on Tuesday, October 17, at the age of 87 at The James Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. 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, Ohio, Dr. Jonathan (Kim) Dodds, Chicago, Illinois, J. Mark Dodds, St. Mary’s, Ohio, Benjamin J. (Cynthia) Dodds, Wapakoneta, Ohio, and Daniel (Jayma) Dodds, Anna, Ohio. Patricia had 18 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. She was also survived by her sibling, Floyd Lones, Jr. (Terry) Jackson Center, Ohio, and numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her sibling, George Lones, and a great-grandchild, Myrlis. Her 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's and grandchildren's endeavors wholeheartedly. Her greatest strengths were 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 colored Christmas popcorn balls. She modeled a passion for learning, introspection, deep thinking, meditation and a strong love for Jesus and for studying 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 a Sunday School teacher. She had 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, Ohio. 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. -12:00 p.m., Friday, October 20th, at the Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, Ohio. To honor their mother, the family asks that you wear pink as it was her favorite color. Burial is to follow in the Walnut Hills Cemetery near New Hampshire, Ohio, where the public is welcome to attend. Memorial contributions may be made in Patricia’s name to Cross Oak Camp and Conference Center, St. Mary’s, Ohio. Arrangements are under the direction of the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, Wapakoneta, Ohio, where condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Patricia Joan Dodds

September 23, 1936 - October 17, 2023