Betty Dodd Frady

Betty Dodd Frady, age 87, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024.

Born on April 16, 1937, in Mt. Airy, she was a daughter of the late Clifford Dodd and Carrie Scott Dodd. Betty was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was also a champion Bingo player, who enjoyed gardening, flowers and her pets. Most of all, she loved spending time with and cooking for her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the father of her children, Orell Hezzie “O.H.” Frady; twin brother, Benny Dodd; and sister, Ruth Jameson.

Survivors sons and daughter-in-law: Danny Frady of Toccoa, Ricky Frady of Mt. Airy, and Marty Frady (Wanda) of Clarkesville; daughters: Brenda Frady of Toccoa, Elaine Burton of Mt. Airy, and Karen McEntyre of Mt. Airy; grandchildren and spouses: Stephanie, Amanda, Carrie, Cheyenne (Thomas), Renée, Jason, Kyle (Sophia), Casey (Ashley), Brandi (Randy), Brent, Dustin (Nicole), Clay (Malorie), Dylan (Ashlyn), Clif, Chad (Angie), and Chris (Gail); 34 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. The family would also like to say a very special thank you to the caregivers of Mrs. Frady, Carrie Wilbanks, and Ruth Bowen.

Funeral services are 2 pm on Thursday, January 2, 2025, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire with Rev. Paul Jameson and Rev. Jewell Gaines officiating. Interment will follow in Chopped Oak Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the service hour on Thursday, at the funeral home.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.