Suzanne L. Dodd, 87, of Westfield passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 12, 2024 at her residence, with her family at her side. She was born in Westfield on August 18, 1936, the daughter of the late Harris and Gertrude (Smith) Grant.
On July 31, 1954, she married the love of her life, Thomas W. Dodd in Westfield, and he preceded her in death on November 17, 2017.
Suzanne was a 1954 graduate of Westfield Academy and Central School, where she was known for being an excellent student and participated in the band as a majorette. She continued her education at Mitchell College in Statesville, NC, earning an Associate's degree in business and accounting. Suzanne worked for Warlick Paint Store as an interior designer for 10 years and a bookkeeper for Warlick Paint Company for two years. Her true passion was decorating houses and she loved interior design.
Suzanne also enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, family gatherings, church activities, animals and social activities but most of all she was a devoted wife and loving mother. Suzanne and her husband Thomas were active members of the First United Methodist Church of Westfield.
Suzanne is survived by three children, Thomas (wife Terry) Dodd of Atlanta, GA, Christopher Dodd of Statesville, NC and Jody Dodd-Jaynes of Westfield: five cherished grandchildren, Thomas (wife Haley), Kathryn, Robert (wife Paula) Dodd, Jennifer (husband James) Thornwell and Brianna Jaynes; two great-grandchildren, Lillianna Miller and Ashtyn Sweet; and two sisters, Nancy (husband Peter) Palmer of Gowanda and Barbara Camp of Jamestown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Thomas W. Dodd; and a granddaughter, Whitney Ashlyn Jaynes.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at the First Westfield United Methodist Church, 101 East Main Street in Westfield, with the date and time to be announced.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mason Funeral Home, 37 Clinton Street in Westfield. Please share online condolences and remembrances at www.masonfuneralhome.com.
