Melba Cook Dodd, age 82, of Alto, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022.
Born on January 1, 1940, in Habersham County, she was a daughter of the late Silas Newton Cook and Ruth Josephine Matheson Cook. Mrs. Dodd was retired from Yonah Realty where she was plant manager, then later retired from GlobalTech Industries. She was known by those who worked for her as an encourager and mentor, who gave sage advice on life, finances and budgeting. Mrs. Dodd was a loving and faithful wife to her husband of 63 years, with whom she enjoyed gardening and fishing, and who called her “his angel.” Though she had no children of her own, she was a mother figure to her numerous nieces and nephews and those she taught in Sunday School as a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Harold Dodd; and sister, Francine Ritch (Rufus).
Survivors include sisters, Shirley Smith (Edwin) of Mt. Airy, and Melissa Downer (Richard) of Alto; sister-in-law, Linda Kastner (Edgar) of Cleveland; nieces, Allison Loggins (Mark), Renee Ivie (Josh Moore), Terri Cawthon, Sherri Hernandez (Luis), Lee Anne Blackmon; nephew, Adam Downer (Penny); six great nieces; and seven great nephews.
The family will receive friends from 3 – 3:30 pm on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the funeral home.
Graveside services will follow at 4 pm on Sunday, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Anthony Shore officiating.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
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Cornelia, Georgia 30531
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