Christine “Chris” Covington, 69, of Martins Ferry, Ohio died July 15, 2018, at Wheeling Hospital.
Chris was born December 12, 1948, in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of Phyllis Williams Dodds and the late Gerald Dodds.
Chris was employed as cafeteria cook at the Martins Ferry City School’s. She was a 1967 graduate of Bellaire High School and a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church Bellaire, OH.
Preceding her in death, was her father, Gerald “Pap” Dodds, two brothers, Gerald “Dube” Dodds and Harold “Fuzz” Dodds.
Surviving is her mother, Phyllis Williams Dodds a resident of Bellaire, OH, a son, Daniel (Heather) Covington of Dublin, OH and a daughter, Jennifer (David) Shunk of St. Clairsville, OH, 6 grandchildren, Derek (Louisa), Jolyn, Taylor, Cole, Hunter and Chase, a niece, Krystal and nephew, Ryan, one great nephew and three great nieces.
Family and friends will be received from 2-4pm and 6-8 pm Wednesday at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441 37th Street Bellaire, Ohio where funeral services will be held at 11am Thursday.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association by going to www.TMCFunding.com
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com
Sorry so for your loss, Chris was a great lady.my husband worked at the school with your mom when he was in school and we live up the street from her. She will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this troubling time in your lives. I worked with your mother at the old high school and played bunco with her when they needed a sub. Such a nice person. Again prayers.
Sending my sympathy to the family. I have know Chris for a long time, She was a sweet person, could have lot of fun with her. she will be missed. My Mom thought the world of her.
Sharon (Hartley) Shaw
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your mom was a lovely, kind lady. May the memories you shared help you through the days ahead. Please accept my sincere condolences.
I have known Christine for along time . Phyllis and family you will miss her as we all will. My love and prayers go out to you all.
My prayers go out to Christine’s family during this time of loss. Christine was also a member of my high school graduating class in Bellaire and will be missed by our extended ‘family’ group. May God grant his strength to cope with this event and help us remember her for what she did during her life. Rest in peace, Christine.
My sincere and deepest condolences to the family and friends of Christine. Denny Albaugh
So sorry to hear this! Christine was a sweet lady! Prayers & love to the family exp. her mom Phyllis! Judi McGarry
So sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry. Prayers for the family.