Votie Snell Hodges, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted servant of Christ passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her parents Tullis Earl Snell and Mary Dee Pelham Fears, two half-sisters, three stepsisters, and two husbands Donzell Hardy and Glen Alexander Hodges.
Votie is survived by her two daughters Donna Hardy Amick and Jill Hardy Hodges (John) Klosky, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved deeply and cherished throughout her life.
A faithful member of her community, Votie devoted decades of her life to teaching Sunday school at Calvary Baptist Church, imparting her love for Jesus and her values to countless hearts. Her life was a testament to her selflessness, her unwavering faith, and her dedication to putting others first. She lived humbly, and she embodied the spirit of service every day, offering love, care, and support to all who crossed her path.
Votie’s life was guided by the words of Philippians 1:21: “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Her faith was the foundation of her life, and she faced her passing with the same grace and humility that marked every moment she lived.
A service in honor of Votie will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. The service will take place at Calvary Baptist Church in Dothan, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Gentiva Hospice, whose care and support brought great comfort during her final days.
Votie’s legacy of love, kindness, and faith will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She is now at rest with her Savior, where she will forever know peace.
