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Chuck Swofford
Obituary for Cindy Kay Dodson
Cindy Kay Dodson was born June 18, 1957, to Dale and Kay Dodson in Abilene, Texas. She had, however, grown up an army brat, allowing her the ability to visit and live in a great number of places across the world, England being one of her favorites growing up. Throughout it all, she then moved back to her home state, Texas. She resided in Midland, Texas, for years up until her passing.
Cindy had grown up an ever-curious child, always eager to learn more. School never tired her, which was evident to anyone who had known her, and she had even gone on to get her Master's in English. She loved experiencing new things and led a multitude of careers and hobbies. She had been a massage therapist, a dog walker/sitter, a writer, an editor, and had taught the two subjects she loved the most, English and Theatre, throughout West Texas.
In the year 1985, on November 16th, she had been blessed with her one and only child, James Ryan Gonzalez. He was known to be the light of her life. If unconditional love is more than a theory, Cindy's love for James was proof of it. Many of her favorite activities were spent alongside him, such as watching the Cowboys on Sundays, sitting out while he grilled, and simply enjoying one another's company.
Cindy always held a soft spot for animals. She had rescued and adopted countless dogs and cats in her life, her house always brimming with life and love. She enjoyed dog-sitting and taking them to hang out at the dog park, finding company in both the animals and people there.
James went on to give Cindy five grandchildren - Nevaeh, Jayden, Abigail, with DaLynne Edmondson, and then Bailey Gonzalez and Kaden Pitts with Kelly Brooks. She loved being a Nana to those kids more than anything and was the best at it. She would show up to every birthday, holiday celebration, and get-together she was asked to attend. If it was important to them, she was the first to be there. Even after the passing of James, Bailey, Kelly, and Kaden, she didn't once falter in presence and dedicated her entire life to her grandkids, including their brothers and cousins she also continuously loved, playing as important of a role towards them as she had James' kids. Despite her grandchildren moving away, her heart stayed with them until the end.
Cindy's health sadly worsened not long ago, and she wished only to see her grandchildren once more before her departure. Nevaeh, Jayden, and Abigail visited and ate lunch with her on March 17th, and she went to sleep one last time, passing away in the early morning of March 18th, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her son, James Gonzalez; his fianc�e, Kelly Brooks; her father, Dale Dodson; her mother, Kay Dodson-Kinkade; her stepfather, Leland Kinkade; her granddaughters, Bailey Gonzalez and Kaden Pitts; and so many others who were close to her.
Cindy Dodson is survived by her grandchildren, Nevaeh, Jayden, and Abigail Gonzalez; her brother, Rick Dodson; many nieces and nephews, cousins, and countless others whose hearts she touched.
A quote from our beloved Cindy's notes reads:
"Home is not a building. It doesn't matter where you live, because wherever you are, I am with you; and wherever we are together, we are home."
Cindy Dodson's memorial service will be Friday, March 21st, at 6:30 pm at Wilshire Park Baptist Church, located at 801 S. Bentwood Dr.
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