Genell Newton Dodson, 85, of Apple Hill Dr., died Tues., Apr. 15, 2014, at Peak Resources of Shelby.  A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lola Lail Causby.  She grew up in the Walls Church community, was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and later retired from Hoechst Celanese.  Genell was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, loved her Dukes mayonnaise, pink roses, country music and especially loved her family and friends. She also decorated many beautiful cakes for hundreds of people for more than 30 years. 

PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred Charles Newton; second husband, Oscar “Junior” Dodson; sister, Katie Mae Collins and two step-sons, Ronald Dodson and Barry Dodson.

SURVIVED:  She is survived by her two sons, Roger Newton and wife Rhonda of Greenville, SC, and Chris Newton of Shelby; daughter, Christine Pennington of Shelby; brother, Gus Causby and wife Joyce of Swainsville; seven grandchildren, Shelby Harrington, Joe and Jessica Newton, Keeley and Joshua Pennington, Krystal Earls and Jonathan Newton; members of the Dodson family and especially Melissa Dodson Carlisle and Janine Henson Dodson of Forest City;  five great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews. 

SERVICES:  Friday, 2PM, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel 

VISITATION:  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park 

CLERGY: Dr. Tim Sims 

MEMORIALS: Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund, 606 S. Dekalb St., Shelby, NC  28150

 FUNERAL HOME:    Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby