Rose Garcia Dodson 85, of San Marcos, was greeted by her Heavenly Savior on August 24, 2020 with her family by her side.
She was born to Felix and Luz Garcia, October 7, 1934, in Uhland, Texas. Was raised and attended school in San Marcos. Married to late Earnie Dodson, Jr, in 1954 and spent a number of years in Alaska before returning to Texas to raise their 2 sons.
Known by her family as Nanny, was a dedicated mother and grandmother first and foremost.
She treasured her family and embraced every moment with them. She enjoyed being a part of the San Marcos Walmart for 19 years and made many friends during that time. Her faith, love and tender heart for Jesus was a testimony to the beautiful woman she was to all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her late husband, Earnie Dodson Jr., parents Felix P and Luz S Garcia, brothers Gabriel, Alfredo and Eloy Garcia.
Survived by her sons Kenneth W. Dodson and wife Yvette, Edward L. Dodson and wife Margie, brother Atanacio Garcia and wife Bertha. Also, by 4 grandchildren, Rebecca Prager-Miller and husband Luke, Angela Porras and husband Brian, Andrew Dodson, Alan Dodson and wife Cynthia, and 6 great grandchildren, Emma Prager-Miller, Camilah Porras, Isabelle Dodson, Vincent Porras, Kaden Dodson and Harrison Dodson.
A viewing will be held at Pennington Funeral Home in San Marcos, 5-8 pm on Sunday, August 30th. Graveside service at Memory Lawn Memorial park in Martindale, 10 am on Monday, August 31st. Pallbearers will be Brian Porras, Vincent Porras, Andrew Dodson, Alan Dodson, Jesse Garcia, Donny Polanco and Vincent Gonzales.
Memorials may be sent to Pennington Funeral Home, San Marcos Tx., also donations in memory of her to the American Heart Association.
The Family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the nurses, staff and doctors at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital, San Marcos, Texas. Arrangements in care of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche St., San Marcos, Texas, 512-353-4311 – www.penningtonfuneralhome.com.
