Dawn Lee Dodson, 55, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11 AM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal with Bobby and Diann Whetzel officiating. Burial will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Dawn was born on October 12, 1970 in Front Royal. She was preceded in death by her husband, Christopher Dodson; brother, Daniel Duane Fadely and sister, Tina Fadely Jenkins. She was a member of Front Royal Church of the Brethren. She had a great sense of humor, a contagious laugh and loved making everyone around her laugh. She was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling and loved animals, especially her cat.
Survivors include her mother, Frances Johnson Woodward; daughter, Mia Dodson; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bonnie and Charlie Dodson; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Brandie and John Millar; nieces, Kherington Millar, Whitaker Millar, Jayme Marston and Bobbi Breeden and eight sisters of the heart, Donna Perry, Gretchen Murphy, Ericka Twigg, Holly Henry, Susie Wickham, Pam Perry, Tracy Bowers and Kristy Steadman.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Warren County, 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
Mia, Bonnie and Charlie,
My heart breaks 💔 for you. May you find strength and comfort 🙏 from each other and family, friends.
I’m always here for you ❤️.
We are heartbroken and very sorry for your loss. Dawn was a precious friend. She will be forever be missed. Praying for you and your family.
So sorry to hear of Dawn’s passing. She and my daughter were good friends throughout high school. My heart hurts for Francis and the family. Prayers God will comfort snd keep you through your journey ahead.
Jackie Jenkins
Bonnie,Charlie,Mia & Frances. Pkease accept our heartfelt sympathy in the passing of Dawn. Will certainly miss her big smile. Prayers to all.
Dawn was & remains a vital part of our graduating Class of 1988. Heartfelt messages of love, strength & happy memories sent from our class to all family, friends & people blessed to have known her!!!
I am so very sorry for the loss for all of her family and friends. I could hear her laughing with the staff when she was in the back of our office, she was a sweet one! Prayers..
My deepest sympathy to Dawn’s family. May God give you strength,comfort, and peace in the days and months ahead. Blessings to you.
Love ❤️ to you all,
so very sorry to hear about the passing of Dawn she was a beautiful person inside and out, loved by everyone she will definitely be missed by everyone, thoughts and prayers coming to her family
Sending prayers of comfort to Mia, family and friends! I am so sorry for your loss!
Frances I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish your memories and find comfort to know you have a beautiful angel watching over you.
Prayers for Frances, Mia and family during this difficult time. 🙏
So sorry to hear. What a Sweet one inside and out. Sending Many Prayers and Love to Frannie, Mia and Family 🩷