Angela "Gel" Denise Dodson

Angel as she was affectionately called by all, was born in Fort Smith, AR to Theodore A. Dodson Jr. and Willie D. Dodson, who preceded her in death. Angela graduated from Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, CA where she later became a licensed Cosmetologist.

Angel accepted Christ at an early age at Mission Point Baptist Church. In her youth she was a member of the award-winning youth choir the Spirituallettes. Later she became the proud mother of a beautiful son, Chad Irving Jr. Angel was a mother, a mentor, and a friend to all who come across her path especially the young women in the community. She would routinely open her home and offer her resources to those who needed to know God’s love. Angel was a faithful member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church, of Fort Smith, AR. Angel was true to her calling and faithful until death to finish the work assigned to her hands.

She is survived by her most precious gift, her son Chad E. Irving Jr. of Los Angeles, CA.; her five brothers: Rev. Theodore A. Dodson III (Robin) of Ft. Smith, AR; Douglas Dodson of Clarksville, AR; Rev. James Dodson of Taylor, MI; Warren Dodson (Shalinda) of Temecula, CA; Rev. William Dodson of McKinney, TX.; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a whole host of adopted nieces and nephews and Gods children.

A Celebration of Angela’s life will be held at 11 AM, on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at The House of Restoration, 2201 South 46th, Fort Smith, AR. Burial will follow at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.