In Memory

Kathy Dodd

Kathryn Kathy Dodd    

Kathryn Dodd (Kathy) passed away in her home on Feb. 14, 2010 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born March 24, 1958 to David O. Dodd and Lelia Ann Graves in Fort Worth, TX. She grew up in Norman, Oklahoma and graduated from Norman High School in 1976. Kathy passed away in her home on 2-14-2010 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born 3-24-1958 to David O. Dodd and Lelia Ann Graves in Fort Worth, TX. She grew up in Norman, Oklahoma and graduated from Norman High School in 1976.

She attended the University of Oklahoma and obtained a BS and Masters in botany. Kathy moved to Edinburg approximately 11 years ago to teach general biology, plant morphology, biological writing, and medical microbiology laboratories. Kathy loved working with her students and received Mentor of the year award several years ago from the University of Pan Am. She truly loved her job and going to work every day.

Kathy became involved with Grace Brethren Church and found her calling through her Cherokee heritage. She was presented opportunities to travel the world performing missionary work as a Native American Jingle dancer. She made many, many friends around the world.

Kathy had a life-long love of animals and nature and was the "mother" of many rescued animals. Her life reflected around her devotion to our Lord in word and deed. She was loved by all who met her.

She was preceded in death by her mother Ann Henslee, grandfather Fred Graves, and grandmother Alleen Graves.

She is survived by; sisters Dava Bradley, Mary Henslee, Billye Polson and sister-in-law Judy Kellen and brother-in-law Reed Polson : nephews James Bradley, Samuel George, Chris George, Brandon Dellinger, Seth Dellinger: Aunt Freddie Caraway; cousins Mike and Hal Caraway; great nieces Madison and Tatiana; great nephews Dalton, Chris Jr.; wonderful friend Josephina Moctezuma and niece-in-Iaw Misty George.

Services will be held Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 pm at Baptist Temple at 2001 Trenton Rd. in McAllen. In lieu of flowers, Kathy requested donations be made to her Caring Bridge website, American Cancer Society, or charity of choice. We rejoice in the knowledge that she is dancing for an audience of one. Kreidlerfuneralhome.com

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02/17/10 12:58 AM #1    

Susie O'Dell (Skaggs)

I didn't know Kathy very well in high school, but later when she worked in my department at OU for a short while. She was then as described now - sweet, loving, optimistic and caring. She was a joy to be around. She loved animals and was very dedicated to their cause. She loved the Lord and had a tremendous passion for Christ. I admired her in many ways.

06/25/12 12:59 PM #2    

Tanya McCullough

Kathy Dodd was a beautiful person inside and out.   I experienced her warmth and friendliness when we would stop and talk.  I admired her gentle and quiet spirit.  What a blessing to learn she also did missionary work and lived overseas doing what she loved.  Now she is in Heaven with the Lord and know one day I'll see her again! 


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