MRS. PATTY ANN HODGE HOWELL, age 65, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, December 17, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating, with interment in Cottondale Baptist Church Cemetery. Patty was a lifelong resident of Dodge County, a 1974 graduate of Dodge County High School, and a member of Freedom Worship Center. She was a small dog breeder for many years, and enjoyed breeding, raising, and selling dogs. She was a dedicated wife and a loving mother and nanny to her grandchildren, and it brought her great joy and satisfaction spending time with her husband and family. Patty was the daughter of the late Nettie Mae Burnam Hodge and Melvin Hodge, Sr. She is survived by her Loving and Dedicated Husband of 45 years; 2 Children; 6 Grandchildren; Sister; Brother; Sisters-in-law and Brothers-in-law; Numerous Nieces and Nephews. The family may be contacted at the residence and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 12:30PM-2:00PM Friday, December 17. In addition to flowers, the family request contributions to Freedom Worship Center, 345 Pine Bluff Road, Eastman, GA 31023.