Elizabeth 'Libby' Ann (Richards) Dodson, formerly of Benton

Mrs. Elizabeth "Libby" Ann (Richards) Dodson of Salem, born Aug. 1, 1950, in Benton to the late Joy Richards and the late Robert Richards, passed away at age 68 Jan. 7, 2019, in Bradenton, Fla.

Elizabeth graduated from Salem Community High School in 1968 and Lincoln Elementary in Benton. She was a legal administrator at Dent and McClain in Sarasota, Fla., until retiring in 2016.

Elizabeth was the beloved wife of Don Howard.

She was preceded in death by her son, Brant Dodson. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Christi Dodson Tarlton and companion Doug Fyke of Salem; stepdaughter Kelly Fields and husband Shaun of Belfast, N.Y.; sisters Bev Heavener and husband David of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., and Sandy Mikutis and companion Hank Rogers of Sarasota, Fla.; grandchildren Ashley Storey, Robert Dodson, Tyler Dodson, Brianna Fields and Donivan Fields; great-grandchildren Lilly Ann Cobb and Thea Dodson; and two nieces, one nephew, three great-nieces and four great-nephews.

Those who wish may donate in Elizabeth's name to American Cancer Society or Tidewell Hospice of Bradenton. A celebration of life will be private.