Mildred Ann Dodd, age 86, of Kansas City, MO passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 12:00 PM, with visitation starting at 10:00 AM, at the McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE. Vivion Road, Kansas City, MO 64119.
Mildred was born in Dupo, IL on January 6, 1934 to Icie Faye (Nipper) and Verbal Wayne Russell. In her teenage years, she and her family moved to the Kansas City area after her father’s job was transferred within the railroad. She later graduated from Wesport High School.
During her working years, Mildred was employed at the Kenworth Truck Assembly Plant in Kansas City, MO as a bookkeeper. She retired from her long career there after 37 years.
She spent her retirement years enjoying time with her loving family, being on her farm, arts, crafts and planning holiday parties for the family. She also liked various arts and crafts as well as gardening.
Mildred is preceded in death by her parents, Icie Faye and Verbal Wayne Russell; husband of 53 years, Jack Dee Dodd Sr.; grandson, Jack Dee Dodd III; brother, Robert Wayne Russell, sister, Wanda Satterfield; great-granddaughter, Cinnamon Dodd; and great-grandsons, Samuel Anthony and Caleb Anthony Doyle.
She leaves behind her children, Jack Dee Dodd II, Charles Wayne (Teresa) Dodd, Toby Eugene Dodd, Carrie Mae Palermo, Kimberlee Deanne (Timmy) Butt, Tammy Jo Ruthledge, and John Duncan (Tina) Dodd; 24 grandchildren; and over 40 great-grandchildren to cherish her memory.
