Wilma Lenora Dodd, age 96 of Metz, WV passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 at her residence. She was born August 21, 1925 at Metz, WV, a daughter of the late Luther Gump and Lovie Pearl Smith Gump.
She is survived by two sons, Roy Dodd of Metz and Ralph E. Dodd Jr. and wife Paula of Metz; two grandchildren, Lisa and Joe Devericks of Mannington, and Ty and Paula Keener Dodd of Mannington; three great-grandchildren, Elijah and Cortney Haskins, Preston Devericks and fiancé Bethany, and Wyatt Devericks; and one great-great-granddaughter, Eleanor Katherine Haskins.
In addition to her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Elmer Dodd Sr. who died December 6, 2010, and her five sisters and one brother.
Wilma was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In her early years, she worked at Westinghouse. She was a homemaker who also enjoyed taking care of her flowers.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington, WV on Sunday, April 3, 2022 from 6-8:00pm. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Monday, April 4, 2022 beginning at 1:00pm with Pastor Anthony Frazier officiating. Interment will follow at Arnett Cemetery on Campbells Run Road.
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We are so sorry for your loss. We pray for the Lord to comfort you and hold you near. She was a dear lady, one of the sweetest that I ever knew. It was a privilege to know her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.
Roy, I am so sorry for your loss of your mother and my aunt. She was a wonderful Lady. I’m out of state and won’t be able to attend the funeral.Thinking of you at this difficult time. RIP Aunt Wimp. Love you