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1926 - 2011
 Martha Gean Dodds, 84, of Barboursville, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the Steele Memorial United Methodist Church, by Rev. Dr. John Sauvage, Rev. Ralph Sager and Rev. Julia Bolling. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. She was born September 12, 1926 in Huntington, a daughter of the late Charles R. and Ella McComas Bias. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Dodds; sister, Mary Elizabeth Clay; and brothers, Charles (Bill) and Robert (Bob) Bias. Martha was a graduate of Huntington High School, 1944, where she was champion of table tennis at the school, graduated from St. Marys Hospital School of Nursing in 1947, and also attended Marshall College. She was a member of the Steele Memorial United Methodist Church, where she sang in the church choir and taught Sunday School for several years. She had worked for the American Red Cross. She retired from the Barboursville Veterans Home where she was the Director of Nursing. She also enjoyed vacationing a month of the year at Myrtle Beach. She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Julia and Blaker Bolling and Peggy and Bittner Ballard, all of Huntington; three sisters-in-law, Margaret Dodds of Barboursville, Janet Dow of California, and Alice Bias of Barboursville; four grandchildren, J.K. Fife and his wife, Ginger, Joshua Fife, Winston and Thomas Bolling and two great-grandchildren, Lauren and Jacob Fife. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, Box 464, Huntington, WV, 25709 or Marthas Little Lambs Trust Fund, C/O First State Bank, Box 295, Barboursville, 25504. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Visitation will be after 12:00 noon Wednesday at the Steele Memorial United Methodist Church. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is in charge of arrangements. |
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Henry and Patty King
Wednesday March 23, 2011 at
8:50 PM
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Julia and Peggy, We are so saddened in the loss of your dear mother. We have such precious memories of our friendship with Kenny and Martha and will always treasure these moments. May God comfort you and your family during this time. God bless.
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Rosey Stewart
Tuesday March 22, 2011 at
9:33 PM
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Julia,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother, if there is anything we can do to help please let us know. Be assured our family has you and you family in our prayers. George is praying for you in Texas too. We love you, Rosey and the Wayne Co. bunch.
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elnora perry burns
Tuesday March 22, 2011 at
8:20 PM
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i am so sorry for your loss.MARTHA WAS A SPECIAL PERSON--never met a stranger-if she knew of someone needing help she and Kennth was always there.she is now resting in peace and with her beloved kenny
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Robbin Ross
Tuesday March 22, 2011 at
2:44 PM
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Peggy & Julia, I am sorry to hear about your Mom. Mom, (Joyce) will be welcoming her with open arms. Best friends they will be forever in heaven. Again I am so sorry! Your friend, Robbin
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Belinda Bays
Tuesday March 22, 2011 at
1:48 PM
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Peggy, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Our Moms' are special and the Lord has promised that we will be with them again, that comforts me, and I know it comforts you.
Love, Belinda
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Vicki Fife
Tuesday March 22, 2011 at
11:10 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss. I know there is a large hole in your hearts at this moment but please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
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C. Ann Buchanan
buchanan.celia@yahoo.com
Tuesday March 22, 2011 at
10:46 AM
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Julia, We are so sorry about your mom. She was a special lady. She put me inmind of my aunt. God bless you. Jim & C. Ann
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James "Chip" Taylor
dibrep@gmail.com
Tuesday March 22, 2011 at
10:07 AM
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Peggy ... please accept my most sincere condolences at your mother's passing. I know the emotions you are experiencing, but your memories of your mom will forever keep her alive in your heart. My thoughts are with you.
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Max & Sarah Clay
Tuesday March 22, 2011 at
9:14 AM
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Julia & Peggy,Sarah and I would like to express our condolences. You both know how dear your Mon & Dad were to us.She will be missed greatly. Max Clay
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Teresa Hodge
Tuesday March 22, 2011 at
7:36 AM
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I'm sorry to hear of Martha's passing. She was a wonderful person and one of the best neighbors I've ever had.
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