Carole Ann (Brooks) Dodson

Carole Ann Brooks Dodson, age 53, of Greensboro, GA passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at her home in Reynolds, Lake Oconee.  She was born October 10, 1969 in Fayetteville, NC, the daughter of the late Faye Horton Brooks and Benjamin Timothy Brooks, Jr.  She spent her early years in Sanford, NC.  Upon moving to Oak Island, NC, Carole became very active in gymnastics and music.  After graduating from South Brunswick High School, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC.  She spent the majority of her professional career as a Spanish or English as a Second Language Teacher. She also was a translator for a short time with U.S. Airways.  She loved her life living in Tuscon and working with kids at Desert Winds Elementary School.  She became renowned in Cowboy Mounted Shooting along with her late husband, Steve Dodson.  Upon moving to Lake Oconee, Carole fell in love with golf and actually had her first hole in one in 2022.  She was Secretary of the Reynolds Golf Association.  Her career in teaching continued as she was in her sixth year of teaching Spanish at Lake Oconee Academy. Carole was a lover of animals and truly loved her dogs Divot and Bunker. They were truly her “babies.” Carole also loved international travel and truly enjoyed going to all of the different beaches her and Alan visited.

Carole was simply a joy to be around.  She brought optimism to any challenge and just made everyone feel better after spending time with her.  Her laugh was contagious and her smile unparalleled.  She and her dear friend Alan Crawford lived a fulfilling life, always thinking about family and friends.  She was one of a kind.

Survivors include her dear friend, Alan Crawford of Greensboro, GA; and siblings Ben Brooks (Emilly) and Shawn Huggins(Mark) both of North Carolina.  She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephew, not to mention the numerous students and friends that loved her dearly.  

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, South Campus, 4741 Carey Station Road, Greensboro, GA with Rev. Marc Lhowe officiating.  The family will receive friends Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time for the service. The Family requests that any memorials be made to St. Joseph’s Indian School, 1301 N Main St., Chamberlain, SD 57325.  McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements.  Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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