Rita L. Dodd

Rita L. Dodd, 75, of Westfield went to be with the Lord Jesus on March 28, 2025. She was born July 29, 1949, in Shelbyville, the daughter of the late Ralph and Kathryn (Wood) Beyers. She married David Dodd in 1971. He preceded her in passing November 22, 2022.

Rita joined David at the family business as the third-generation owner and operator of Dodd’s Townhouse for nearly 30 years, achieving local and national acclaim. Upon retirement in 2007, Rita began a second career serving her beloved community as a realtor. Rita was strong in her faith and everyone around her knew it. She was active in many Bible study groups over the years. She devoted over 40 years to Creative Living Bible Study and many years to the Brown County Women’s Retreat where she met so many lifelong friends. She attended Heartland Church in Fishers with her family. Her passion was her family and helping others know Jesus. She was a wonderful baker and kept her calendar full of lunch dates with friends, but her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family and being a doting “Grams” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her three children, Erin (Derek) Thomas, Jamey (Aimee) Dodd, and Danielle Dodd; four grandchildren, Taylor (Cody) Morris, Jacob Dodd, Luke Dodd, and Alex Thomas; three great grandchildren, Audrey, Aubrey, and Willow; and three brothers, Roger (Glendora) Beyers, John (Elaine) Beyers, and Jim (Charlew) Beyers. She was preceded in passing by a brother, Joe (Margie) Beyers.

Memorial services will be at 12 noon Friday, April 18, 2025, at Flanner Buchanan – Hamilton Memorial Park (Prairie Waters), 4180 Westfield Road. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Samaritan’s Purse.