Judy Ann Dodson

July 2, 1941 - March 26, 2020

Judy Ford Dodson, 78 of Clinton, Mississippi passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. She was born on July 2, 1941 in Fairbanks, West Virginia to the late Orin Dykae Ford and Betty Lou (Farnsworth) Ford. Judy was a professional musician at the national and international level. In addition to performing, she taught music on the college, high school and middle school levels. She was an active adjudicator for numerous music programs and organizations in Mississippi. Judy was one of the founding members of the Mississippi Wind Symphony. She is survived by her husband Ronny P. Dodson of Clinton; son Kevin and Robin Miller of Madison, Carrie and Brian Swindoll of Madison; Christy Miller of Fayetteville, AR, Texas; step children, Rachel Dodson of Vicksburg and Jason and Tracy Scallions of Collierville, Tennessee; and grandchildren, Carter and Bailee Swindoll, Madelyn Miller, Kinsley and Cade Scallions, Micheal Hoy, Stephon Hoy, Jered Lipford, Adrian Lipford, Kenny Johnson, and Brandon Carter. A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 30, 2020 at 10:00 am Philadelphia Cemetery with Bro. Jeremy Langley officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. To sign the online guestbook or share a memory visit www.lewisfuneralhome.biz