Kimberly Gay Dodds' Obituary
Kimberly Gay Dodds, age 58, passed on to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born in Tulsa, Ok on May 25, 1964 to Margaret Mae and Don El Dodds at St. Francis Hospital. She attended Jenks Public Schools for the entirety of her school career and was active in D.E.C.A. She enjoyed life and the people in hers. She liked cooking and baking, especially for other people. She was so selfless and liked making her loved ones happy. She adored her grandkids and spending time with them, typically outside or teaching them new things. She just loved her family and if she was with them having a good time, even the simple things were absolutely perfect. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Margaret and Don El Dodds, and her sister Karen Dodds. She is survived by her loving spouse Matt Panning of Rogers, AR;her daughters, Heather Briana of Sapulpa and Sarah Kate of Tahlequah; stepchildren Jacob Panning of Dardanelle, AR, and Alex Kessinger of Aspermont, TX; grandchildren Heidi Watson, Oliver Watson and Julian Bryant, her sibling Shawn and Marsha Dodds and nieces Lauren and JR. Cross and Stephanie and Tony Goertzen of Jenks and many other cousins and loved ones. The visitation will be 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 28th, 2022, at Floral Haven Funeral Home. The memorial service will be 12:30 PM, Thursday, September 29th, 2022, at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel.
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