Ruth Dodson
With profound love and deep sadness, we announce the passing of our mother, Ruth Ann Dodson.
A remarkable woman whose warmth, strength, and devotion shaped the very core of our family. She was the beloved wife of Charles Raymond Dodson, the love of her life, who preceded her in passing. Together, they built a life rich in commitment, joy, and resilience as they raised their nine children. Ruth Ann dedicated her life to creating a home overflowing with love, comfort, and belonging. As a devoted homemaker in the most honorable sense, she nurtured with both steadiness and grace. She was fun, spirited, full of life, and always ready to welcome anyone who came through her door with a warm hug. She never met a stranger, and her generosity of always giving more love than she had to spare set the mold for us all. Her kindness reached far beyond her means. She treasured time spent cooking, camping, fishing, singing, yodeling, dancing and gathering her family close. Her competitive spark shone brightly in every horseshoe match and every card game she played, approaching each one with determination, laughter, and an energy that made those moments unforgettable. Ruth Ann adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, showering them with the same unconditional love she gave her own children. To all of us, she was truly a one-in-a-million woman, selfless, vibrant and endlessly loving. Her legacy is one of love in its truest, purest form: A love that shaped generations, held our family together, and will continue to guide us long after her passing
She is survived by daughters, Karen Dodson of the home, Cindy (Dave) Rose of Columbus, Kelly (Bill) Clark of Belleville, WV and Shelly (Victor) Sellers of Zanesville; sons, Stanley (Donna) Dodson of Guntersville, AL, Chuckie Dodson of Malta, Michael (Kristy) Dodson of Norwich and Joey Dodson of the home; grandchildren, April Reed, Rowdy (Joann Grum) Wesney, Randi (Jesse Anderson) Wesney, Dusty Derry, Emily (Josh) Cathel, Nicole (Wendell Jackson) Eltringham, Patrick (Emily) Eltringham, Nial (Heather) Eltringham, Seth (Allison) Dodson, Heath (Johanna) Dodson, Evan (Amy) Clark, Karena Clark, Rebecca Sellers, Wayne (Brittany) Sellers and Annie Sellers; great-grandchildren, Miranda, Caitlin, Quinlan, Rayden, Maliah, Noah, Reece, Bailey, Carter, Graysen, Leighton, Logan, Madison, Gavin, Kylan, Ethan, Lauren, Indy, Beau, Reid, Graham, Riley, Emma, Easton, Amelia, Alivia, Trace, Kaden, Braden, Zayde, Aiden, and one on the way; great-great-grandchildren, Marilyn, Chevelle, Lincoln, and Delainey; half-sister, Patty Bankes; sister-in-law, Dee Scott and special family friends, Eileen, Troy and Tricia Cole, & Cindy Northrup. Also survived by numerous Dodson and Scott family members.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husband, Charles R. Dodson; Daughter, Melinda Dodson; Brothers, Herb (Betty) Scott and John Scott; Half Sister: Linda Pettet Clarke.
Calling Hours will be held from 2:00pm to 4:00pm & 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Roberts-Winegardner Funeral Home, 304 Mill Street, New Lexington, Ohio.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the funeral home
Burial will follow in Millertown- Oakwood Cemetery, Millertown Ohio
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