Elaine (Dodson) Minton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Edith Elaine Dodson Minton was born October 12, 1947 to Ernest Linwood and Bonnie Turner Dodson. She passed away March 2, 2022, at her home in Perrin. Elaine grew up in Perrin and attended Perrin Schools where she was a basketball standout, and homecoming queen of her 1966 class. Elaine returned to her alma mater where she served as cafeteria cook and supervisor, and custodian. She retired in 2012. She loved her school, being around the kids, and lived by the school motto, Once a Pirate, always a Pirate! In February 1996, Elaine’s cancer journey began. She fought a courageous battle for 26 years, enduring a newly FDA approved chemo in hope it would help her and others. She was truly a Warrior Princess. Many will fondly remember Elaine for her years of teaching VBS at her beloved Spark Springs Church, her delicious chocolate and coconut pies, her beautiful voice, and her dedication to serving the Lord. Elaine is survived by her husband, Jim Minton of Perrin; daughter Delaina Henderson and husband, Rink Davis; son Clint Henderson; Sister June Richards, and Mark Goldstrom. Brothers E.L. Dodson and wife Delma, Eddie Dodson and wife Pam; Grandchildren Cameron, Haley, Kaci and Travis. Great grandchildren Kortnie, Kendon, Jake and one due in April. Step children Melissa Zamzow and husband Randy and their children Joyana and Abby; James Minton and his children, Jamie and Heaven; and Matt Minton and wife Gina and their children, Valeria, Katelynn and Leah. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, her special birthday buddy, Catherine Francis and Sisters in law Elaine Phillips and husband Dewey and Evelyn Johnston and husband Van. She is preceded in death by her parents, Linwood and Bonnie Dodson. A visitation will be held from 6 PM to 7 PM Friday, March 4, 2022, at Coker Funeral Home in Jacksboro, Texas. A celebration of life service will be held 10 AM Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Spark Springs Second Advent Christian Church. Interment will follow at Perrin Memorial Gardens in Perrin, Texas. Memorials by be given to Perrin Community Club P.O. Box 142 Perrin, Texas 76486

Elaine (Dodson) Minton

October 12, 1947 - March 2, 2022