Doris Pearson Dodds

Mrs. Doris Pearson Dodds, age 93, of Luthersville, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

She is an exemplary example of love, faith, forgiveness, hospitality, and gratitude to all she encountered, especially her family. Her heart and door was open to everyone.

Born October 5, 1933, in Meriwether County, she was the daughter of the late Dalah and Emory Pearson. She was a devoted wife, mother, and friend, and her primary vocation and focus was raising her children and caring for her family. She was artistic and enjoyed quilting and crafts and ran a shop in Warm Springs to showcase her wares. She was a faithful servant and was a long-time member of Providence Primitive Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughters, Debbie Murphy and her husband Robert D. Murphy III of Lawrenceville, and Delanie Dodds of Luthersville; sons, Marion Dodds and his wife Lisa Dodds, John Dodds and his wife Donna Dodds, all of Luthersville; grandchildren, Robert and Summer Murphy, Jeremy and Gina Dodds, Jessica Phillips, Amber and Mark Dodds, Danyale Evans, Benji Williamson, Joe and Kimmy Williamson; great-grandchildren, Mason, Colton, Levi, Katelyn, Michaela, Cheyanne, Olivia, Lilli, Lainee, Ryder, Jace, Maddie, Maelee, Dejah, Austin, Westin, Camden, Logan; sister, Marian Lovett of Fayetteville; and brother, W. E. “Bill” Pearson of McDonough. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Marion Dodds.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 2, at Providence Primitive Baptist Church in Luthersville, with Brother Chris Hill officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in the Rocky Mount Community of Meriwether County.

The family will greet friends at the church from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Monday, prior to the service.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mckibbenfuneralhome.com

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home of Hogansville is in charge of arrangements.