Essie Dodd Obituary
The passing of Essie Dodd (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), born in Fort Valley, Georgia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 25, 2026 at the age of 86. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Essie Dodd or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charlie A. Tripp and Evelyn Hicks Tripp; her husband Marshall G. Dodd; her grandson Kemale Alston; and her sisters, Bessie Mae Chapman, Verlene Mills, Lena Mae Scott and Gussie Tripp Mitchell.
She is survived by: her children, Kennedy Tripp of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Jeffrey Dodd of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Demetra Dodd of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Leslie Dodd of New Jersey, Gail Tripp Adams (Bobby) of Fort Valley, Georgia and Sonya Tripp Baskins (Maurice) of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; her nieces, Jacqueline Thomas and Katherine Scott of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and her close friend Claudette Allen. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
