Mary Kiser Dodd

Mary LaVaughn Kiser Dodd of Charlotte NC passed away peacefully on October 28, 2018 at the age of 91. Mary was born to Paul and Ellen Kiser on April 24, 1927 in Epworth, Missouri. She is survived by her children Dianna Dodd, Cheryl Dodd, and Rodney Dodd of Charlotte NC, Terry Dodd and Wife Pam Dodd of Simpsonville, SC, grandsons Kendrick Dodd of Greenville SC and Patrick Dodd of Pendleton, SC, sister Velma Kiser Miles and brother Wendel Kiser, both of Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Bill Dodd, her son Ricky Dodd, and her brothers Ernest, Lestel, and Vincel Kiser of Missouri.

Mrs. Dodd was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. A devoted member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte NC for 59 years, she served in a number of capacities including Sunday School Teacher, President of Women’s Missionary Union, and a member of Media Center Staff. Her love and passion for missions led her to participate in volunteer mission trips to 7 countries. Additionally, she was invited by numerous churches throughout the Mecklenburg Baptist Association to share her experiences from the mission trips with their congregations. She was actively involved with Dove’s Nest ministry for many years to help support women who had taken a wrong turn to find the path to Christ. Her secular activities were also service-oriented. Earlier in her life she was a Red Cross Volunteer and later she participated in the annual Charlotte Crop Walk for many years, raising thousands of dollars to help feed the needy in the Charlotte area. After rearing her children, Mary worked for 20 years in Charlotte Mecklenburg School System as a Teaching Assistant, most of which was spent in the Media Center at Bain Elementary School in Mint Hill NC. At 70 years of age she fulfilled a life-long desire to skydive.

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Hospice and Palliative Care of Charlotte, Sharon Davis-CNA, and Dr. Edward Bradford for their loving care and attention to our beloved mother and grandmother.

Receiving of family and friends and reception will take place on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 5PM to 8PM at McEwen Funeral Services - Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews Mint Hill Rd. Mint Hill, NC. The Reverend John Harrill of Hickory Grove Baptist Church will conduct funeral Services on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 10AM at McEwen Funeral Services – Mint Hill Chapel. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery will follow.

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to:

Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte - https://hpccr.thankyou4caring.org/

Lottie Moon Missions Offering - https://give.imb.org/

Charlotte Crop Walk - https://sharecharlotte.org/2018-charlotte-crop-hunger-walk