OBITUARY: Freddie Donaldson Hodges

OBITUARY: Freddie Donaldson Hodges News Staff Wed, 03/20/2024 - 14:22 Subheader body JANUARY 11, 1933 - MARCH 16, 2024 In-page image(s)   Small Image Body Freddie Donaldson Hodges of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully in the presence of her children on March 16, 2024. Freddie will always be remembered as a selfless, sweet, and loving mother, wife, and Mimi to all that knew and loved her. She was born January 11, 1933, in Canadian, Texas, to Robert and Ida Bell Donaldson. Freddie grew up in Canadian, where she met her future husband, Donald W. Hodges, in the eighth grade. They became high-school sweethearts. Freddie attended the University of North Texas before deciding to join Don at West Texas A&M. They were married June 3, 1955. They lived in Amarillo before moving to Oklahoma City in 1960, and in 1968, they decided to make Dallas their permanent home. For 59 years, Freddie was Don’s partner and rock, supporting him in countless ways while raising their three children. She was also frequently involved in many community activities, especially regarding her children’s interests. Freddie Hodges was an organizing member of the Michael Stoner Daughters of the American Revolution chapter, which was formed in Dallas during 1973. The Chapter planned to present her with a 50-year certificate at the April 2024 meeting. She also served on the Dallas Motion Picture Classification Board. Freddie was a favorite of her children’s friends, providing a stable, fun, and supportive environment. Although small in stature, she was an incredibly strong person and taught her kids to stand up for themselves and fight for what is right. She had a tremendous sense of humor, and sometimes she laughed so hard she couldn’t stop, to the hilarity of everyone in the room. Freddie was a wonderful example of what a Christian is, non-judgmental and forgiving, but always trying to do the right thing. Her love and strong character were an impactful example to her children and grandchildren. Freddie was a long-term member of First Baptist Church of Dallas, and a supporter of Dallas Baptist University, Baylor University, Trinity Christian Academy, Criswell College, Wycliffe Bible Translators, Presbyterian Community & Services Foundation, and the T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center. Freddie is survived by daughter Camille Hodges Hays of Dallas; son Craig Hodges and his wife Jo Ann of Dallas; son Clark Hodges and his wife Kristina of Westlake. Grandchildren Trey Hays and wife, Jessica; Madelyn Hays Jeschke and husband Jonathan; Freddie Amos and husband Parker; Haley Hodges, Kaki Hodges, Case Hodges, Fernando Batista, Kristian Batista, and Chanley Hodges. Great-grandchildren, Kinslee, Karoline, and Keagan Hays; Pierson and Hudson Jeschke; and Collins Amos. Her Incredible Caregiver, Helen Cole, was a longtime friend and a very important part of her everyday life. Freddie was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Don Hodges, her sister Frankie Donaldson Watkins, and son-in-law Stan Hays. Visitation will be on Sunday, March 24, from 3 pm to 5 pm, at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Monday, March 25, in the Ellis Chapel at Park Cities Baptist Church https://pcbcspecialevents.online.church/ .  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Dallas https://www.faithpreshospice.org/support/ or to help those affected by the Canadian, Texas Wildfires at https://fbccanadian.churchcenter.com/giving/to/2024-fire-relief or Canadian VFD for Ag Wildfire Relief, P.O. Box 300, Canadian, TX 79014. Tags Freddie Donaldson Hodges Dallas Canadian Obituary Obituaries