Sarah "Dodie" Fields

On December 1, 1971, a baby girl named Sarah Magdalena Fields was born to Gladys Marie Fields(Law) and Herman Lee Fields. Affectionately known as “Dodie,” she grew up in the Cedar Lane and Houston communities. Dodie attended public school in the Van Vleck Independent School District, graduating in 1990. During her high school years, she earned distinguished "All-American" awards in volleyball, basketball, and track, as well as multiple UIL awards for One Act Play. She also proudly served as the Leopard Mascot.

Dodie accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized by Rev. BB Willis at Greater St. Paul Baptist Church in Latonia, TX (Brazoria). She also attended church at New Zion Temple- Houston,TX and Alpha & Omega Holiness Church- Angleton, TX.

On February 22, 1993, she married Emmanuel Earl Bree, and together they welcomed five children: BraShae Jatrell, Brashard Jarell, X’zanterell Brashjon, Emmanuel Earl, and X’zaphias Lejon’. The family was raised in the Van Vleck ISD community for many years.

Dodie was a pillar in the communities of Van Vleck and Bay City, dedicating her time as a volunteer youth basketball coach and founding TheCrew Riders Trail Riding Group. She opened her home to raise various children, both family and friends. An active member of Bethlehem Christian Church, Dodie served in various capacities, including Vacation Bible School Teacher, Senior Choir member, Youth Drill Team Director, Praise and Worship leader, and Sunday School volunteer. Even as her health began to decline, she remained a devoted attendee, enjoying her pastor’s messages via Facebook Live when unable to attend in person.

On February 19, 2022, Dodie married Terry Eugene Williams, and together they embarked on a family cattle business, T-S Cattle. She looked forward to ranch work, raising Black Angus beef cattle, fixing fences, fishing, supporting her children and grandchildren, cooking, giving back to the children in the community, and hosting family gatherings. Her presence illuminated any room, and many family members sought her wise counsel. She was known for her nurturing spirit and playful affectionately referred to as the “family’s comedian.”

Throughout her career, Dodie worked for several companies, including Zachry Construction, Zachry Industrial Inc., Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Allied Universal, Bay City ISD, and concluded her professional journey with Bechtel until health complications arose.

Dodie peacefully passed away at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, surrounded by family. She was welcomed into heaven by her father: Rev. Charles Rae Law, brother, Craig Martin Fields; her maternal grandparents, Leola and Eugene Fields; her paternal grandparents, Matilda Tims Jackson and Sterling Jackson; uncles, Lorenzo Tims Jr., Sylvester Tims and Jackie Jackson; aunts, Margaret Rhodes and Fae Jennings; and her Godmother, Gwendolyn Tates.

Dodie leaves behind a rich legacy of love and memories, including her husband, Terry Williams; daughter, BraShae Bree; sons, BraShard Bree, X’zanterell “X” Bree, Emmanuel “Sam” Bree Jr., and X’zaphias “Bubba” Bree; and grandchildren, Ariyan Holloway, Arynn Holloway, Zytavion Bree, Mason Bree, Ayden Cortez, Tristan Valencia, Major Sanders, Amina Earls, Amir Bree, Xaiden Fields, Amiyra Bree, Emilia Gregory, and Karter Bree. She is also survived by her mother, Gladys Law; father, Herman Fields (Meredith), stepmother: Janet Fields; brothers, Dorland Fields (Rholonda), Roishon Jones (Latosha), and Lane Fields; sisters, Enquied Taylor (John), Charline Jackson (Jermaine), Christie Mangum (Tellis), Annie Law, Eumika Hollaway, Leola Gaul, Ursula Cruz, Sharline Law, Kortney Fields, Lauren T. Fields, Kristian Silguero (Ray), Leigh Ana Delgado, and Jaime Hall; aunts, Burma Brown (Hubert), Rachel Harris,Hannah Williams, Thelma Barnes, and Wanda Harrison; uncles, Larry Fields, Eugene Fields, Otis Fields (Fannie), Jackie Tims, Thomas Law, Sr. (Virginia), Roosevelt Law, Jr. (Ola), Benjamin Law (Patricia), and Alex Law (Matilda);brother-in-laws’: Terrence Gaul, Sr., John Jordan, Rev. Kenneth Bree, Sr., Kelvin Bree, Sr., Lawrence Bree, Rev. Thomas Bree,Jr.(Rica), and Rev. Mark Bree, Sr. (Angela). Sister-in-laws’: Sandra Scott, Leola Murphy, Gwendoyln Griggs (Eddie), Ardith Sidney, Jacqueline Ward, and Brenda Marshall. special cousin, Gale Griggs; special friends, Dede Bonner-Brown, Cathy Austin, and Renee Fairfax; and godparents, Bro. and Sis. John Allen, Bishop Charles Tates, and Mack Lewis.godsisters: Clinessa Jones, Carlana English, Charolyn Jae Washington, and Jessica Griggs, godbrothers: Charles Tates and LaKeith Allen. She is also remembered by her play mom/coach, Meredith Keelan; Godchildren, Enquied Taylor, Chyna Law, Cedric Williams, Akyla Fields, Chloe Bryant, Caydin Randon, Michaela Lee, Joshua Spiller, and Makayla Marshall; honorary children: Lasha Hickson (Ralph), Audra Higgins (Gary), Joaquin Bree, Kennisha Banks, Brandon Fields, Dominique Williams, Octavia Fields, Donna Starr (Robert), Ikala Marshall (Don), and Chadwick George; the father of her children: Emmanuel Bree, Sr.(Melvina) along with a host of family and friends who cherished her deeply.

Active Pallbearers: Terrence Bell, Joaquin Bree, Terrence Gaul, Jr., Archie Jackson, Rhynia Johnson, Cayden Jones, John C. Kyle, and Joshua Spiller.  

Honorary Pallbearers: Terry Williams, Brashard Bree, X'zanterell Bree, Emmanuel Bree,Jr., X'zaphias Bree, Emmanuel Bree, Sr., Dorland Fields, Roishon Jones, Lane Fields, and Herman Fields. 

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