Brandi Elizabeth “Bee” Dodson

Brandi Elizabeth “Bee” Dodson, 34, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully with her family on June 1, 2024, in Panama City Beach, FL. while on a beach vacation.
Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln. A memorial gathering will be held from 11 AM until 2 PM on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the funeral home.

Brandi was born April 24, 1990, in Urbana, IL., the daughter of Chris Eaton and Carolyn (Meadows) Eaton. She married Travis Dodson on February 19, 2021. Brandi graduated from TCHS (Tuscola Community High School) in 2008 and from Lincoln Christian University in 2012. She was passionate about working with special needs children. She was an avid CUBS fan, enjoyed playing softball, loved the water, especially the beach, collected cups (Stanley, Starbucks, Yeti,etc….), loved to shop, was an avid cross fitter, and loved her family. She enjoyed spending time with her bonus daughter, Lilli. Brandi had a heart of gold, her big brown eyes and beautiful smile lit up every room she was in. Her laugh was infectious, and she made everyone feel like they were the most special person around. She will be missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.
Survivors include her husband Travis Dodson, her bonus daughter Lilli “Bug” Dodson, parents Chris and Carolyn Eaton, father and mother in law Jim and Jan Dodson; canine companions Remus John, Tonks, and Luna; brother Douglas Keith (Melissa) Eaton, sister in law Aubrey (Julia) Dodson; Nana Meg Dodson; Aunt Leta (Gregory) Peterson, Uncle Gregory (Melinda) Eaton, Uncle Randy (Deborah) Eaton, and Uncle Kenneth Meadows; nieces and nephews Brianna Wait, Douglas Keith Eaton II “Junior”, and Jeremiah Larson; several cousins also survive.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Keith and Eva Meadows and Irvin and Janet Eaton, and Cousin USMC Jordan Emrick who was killed in action.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your local no kill animal shelter and will be accepted at the funeral home.