Lois Dodd

Lois Maxine Dodd, 95, of Danville passed away early Monday morning March 27, 2017 at The Waters of Covington. Lois was born January 4, 1922, in Homer, IL, the daughter of Leonard and Daisy (Easton) Smith. She married Kenneth Dodd on April 14, 1946. He preceded her in death in 2008. Surviving Lois is her son, Gary (Mary Ann) Dodd and two daughters, Brenda Shanks and Julie (Steve) Myers and seven grandchildren Jason Shanks, Tara (Alan) Hackerd, Tony (Christy) Dodd, David Dodd, Joseph Dodd, Maria (Dan) Thornton, and Jordyn Shanks and seven great grandchildren. Lois was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth and one sister Irene Hanks. Lois graduated from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1942. After graduation, Lois enlisted in the United States Army. She did her basic training in Wisconsin. After completion, she served in the US Army 101st Nurses Corp. She served in England in charge of over 100 amputees. She also served in France and Germany. After returning to the states, she married Kenneth Dodd and they both attended Varner Beauty School in Paris, IL. They had their own Beauty Shop in Danville, IL. After a period of time, they decided to start a family therefore closing the shop. She continued her nursing career as a school nurse for Fairchild School in Danville and in 1974 went to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Danville, IL retiring in 1978. Lois was a member of Second Church of Christ, Danville, IL. She enjoyed traveling, camping and spending time with her family. A celebration of Lois's life will be held at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 3490 N. Vermillion, Danville, IL, on Thursday, March 30th at 3pm with visitation one hour prior to the service. Drew Mentzer will officiate with entombment at a later date at Sunset Memorial Park. Please join Lois' family in sharing memories and pictures on her Tribute Wall at www.sunset funeralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Second Church of Christ.

Visitation Mar 30, 2017 Thursday, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 3940 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834 Service Mar 30, 2017 Thursday, 3:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 3940 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834 Final Resting Place Sunset Memorial Park 3901 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834