Rena Mae Frye Dodson Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Rena Mae Frye Dodson of Front Royal, Virginia is shared. Rena, born on October 29, 1939 in Sperryville, Virginia, passed away on August 21, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Rena will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Rena by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Rena is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Rena’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dorothy Marie Woodard Frye and Raymond Jackson Frye; her husband Frank Hencil Dodson; and her brother Maynard Emlaw Frye (Cecilia). She is survived by: her son Frank Hencil Dodson, Jr. (Carol Ann); her grandchildren, Rachel Ann Sullivan Dodson, Sara Beth Sullivan Dodson (Jacob) and Jacob Allen Sullivan Dodson; her brother Rudolph Jackson Frye; and her niece Janice Wood. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Rena Mae's honor to Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) Walk, Attention: Derrick Leasure, P. O. Box 85, Front Royal, VA 22630.
