Vera Lee

Dodson Headrick

Vera Lee Dodson Headrick passed peacefully on February 12, 2025, after a journey on this earth marked by love, compassion, and an unwavering faith in God.  She was born October 6, 1924, to O.L. and Donna Vera Dodson in Sweetwater Texas.  She graduated from Newman High School and enjoyed playing the French horn in the high school band.    She attended Texas Tech University for a year before returning home to marry the love of her life Robert Headrick on July 25, 1949.  She worked as a legal secretary and helped take care of her mother whose health was failing.  Their first home was located at 1310 13th Street where she lovingly worked as a homemaker, wife, and mom.  She and Robert raised five children.  They enjoyed family fun along with golf, swimming, tennis and bowling.  Vera had an adventurous spirit, loving to travel and would bring home collectable plates for display in their kitchen.  In addition to her family, Vera gave to all those in the community.  She liked to volunteer at the local nursing home bringing the Sunday morning devotional.  In 1988, she was awarded the Most Outstanding Citizen by the Chamber of Commerce.  She was a lifelong member of Highland Heights United Methodist Church and President of the American Cancer Society.  Vera had an amazing smile and was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She is preceded in death by husband Robert, son Russ, and her parents.  Survivors include one daughter, Donna Headrick of Sweetwater, and three sons: Jeff Headrick of Lubbock, Max Headrick and wife Leslie of Sweetwater, and Bret Headrick and wife Bridget of Spicewood.  Grandchildren include: Katy Baker and husband Chris, John David Headrick, Tess Headrick, Elise Headrick, Jilayne Headrick, Rex Headrick and wife Amanda, Rob Headrick and wife Sarah, Hannah Headrick, and Hailey Headrick.   Great Grandchildren include: Michael Baker, Jax and Goldie Headrick, Hadlee and Percy Headrick. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Highland Heights United Methodist Church with Lisa Peterson and Rev. Larry Holder officiating. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home. A visitation will be held 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Rex Headrick, Rob Headrick, John David Headrick, Chris Baker, Andrew Ruffin and Kent Ruffin. The family wishes to thank the wonderful Caregivers that became part of our family and helped Mom for many years: Dorena Proudfoot, Cindy Bentley, Lupe Montemayor, and Liza Montemayor.