Jessie Marcell Dodson, age 96, of Reeds, MO, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012 while at the Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage, MO after a short illness. Marcell was born on November 6, 1915 in Reeds, the only child of William "Bill" and Maggie (Smith) McDonald. Marcell had been a lifetime area resident. She attended LaRussell High School for two years before graduating from Carthage with the Class of 1933. She enjoyed many things in life such as crocheting, playing the piano and gardening. Marcell was a member of the Reeds Baptist Church, where she was also the organist for many years. On June 12, 1935, in Mt. Vernon, MO, Marcell and Delmar William Dodson were united in marriage. They were blessed with over 65 years together. He preceded her in death on November 1, 2000. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Bill and Maggie McDonald; and one grandson. Left to mourn her passing is three daughters Eileen Warren, of Mt. Vernon, Mary Thomas and husband Cliff, of Reeds, MO, and Carolyn Dodson and husband Raymond, of Haysville, KS; eleven grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and nineteen great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous extended family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Reeds Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Dudman Cemetery. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, MO.