Dolores (Dodie) Patton McSpadden, age 92, of Russellville, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Russellville.

She was born in Little Rock, on March 5, 1932, the daughter of J.D. and Vernette Patton. She served for many years as the Financial Secretary for First United Methodist Church of Russellville. She was active in PEO, Russellville Junior Auxiliary, Prayer Shawl Ministry, Family Life Circle and the Carden Sunday School Class.

In addition to her parents, J.D. and Vernette Patton; she was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, William Neal McSpadden; a sister, Bobbye Clements of Waldron; a brother, Pat Patton of Lexington, Kentucky; and a grandson, Mikell McSpadden, Jr. of Alma.

She is survived by a daughter, Becky Smith and husband, Steve, of Russellville; a son, Mike McSpadden and wife, Malinda, of Alma; grandchildren, Stacy (Jack) Grobmeyer, Andrew (Brittany) Smith, Matthew (Katy) McSpadden; and Mason (Kiley) McSpadden; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a special caregiver and angel, Tammy Lemarr.

The family would also like to express their gratitude to Gentiva Hospice, Dr. Brad McAlister, Pam Craig, the staff of Legacy Heights and Shinn Funeral Service for all their care and compassion.

A Celebration of Life for Bill and Dodie will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Russellville. She will be interred with her husband in the Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Methodist Church Manna House, First Methodist Church Prayer Shawl Ministry, 304 S Commerce Avenue, Russellville, Arkansas 72801, Wesley Foundation Age-to Age, 111 North El Paso Ave., Russellville, Arkansas 72801, Western Arkansas Child Development, PO Box 1514, Alma, Arkansas 72921 and Kairos Prison Ministry, 304 S. Commerce, Russellville, Arkansas 72801.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.