Frannie Dodds

Mrs. Frances Irene (Frannie) Traylor Dodds, 73, died Thursday, June 5, 2025 at her home. A memorial service will be held at Barron Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Shaffer and Rev. Chad Ponder officiating. Interment will be private on the family farm with Rev. Rev. Kenneth “Skeeter” Thomas officiating.

Mrs. Dodds was born July 16, 1951 in San Diego, CA and was the daughter of the late Frank W. Traylor. She was retired from the Chester New and Reporter. She attended New Hope Methodist Church and was of the Baptist faith. Frannie loved her family especially her grandchildren. She was a joy to be around and brought laughter whenever she entered a room.

She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Irene Dodds (Bishop) and Eva Ann Dodds Dixon (Jimmy) and one son, Michael Conrad Dodds of Winnsboro.; grandchildren, Mallory Ann Poston of Charleston, Landon Jase Bishop of Clemson and Braedon “Bean” Moore Bishop of Chester; one brother Toby Traylor and a special great nephew Bryson Grant. Mrs. Dodds was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Steve Dodds; grandparents Conrad Meador Traylor and Eva Ann Holden Traylor by whom she was raised; her father Frank W. Traylor and stepmother, Elizabeth T. Traylor all of Blackstock.

Memorials may be made to West Chester Fire Dept., C/O Ricky Grant, 1822 Bens Drive, Chester SC 29706.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com