Dorothy Strickland

Obituary of Dorothy Strickland

Dorothy Strickland Creasy, 90, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, August 21, 2007 in Avante' at Lynchburg. She was the wife of the late Earl Carlton Strickland. Born October 22, 1916 in Lynchburg she was the daughter of the late Jack Bueford and Laura Jones Creasy. Earl and Dorothy lived in New York for many years and upon retirement moved back to Lynchburg. She grew up in Fairview Christian Church and before her decline in health attended Perkins Park Christian Church. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by six brothers, Vernon, Jack, Paul, Roy, Clarence, and Terrell Creasy. She is survived by 13 nieces and nephews; a brother-in-law, Clifford Strickland of Lynchburg and two special nieces, Bonnie P. Butler and husband Jerry of Lynchburg and Nancy C. Crews of Hurt. A graveside service will be held in Spring Hill Cemetery Friday at 12:00 noon with the Rev Mack Johnson officiating. Diuguid Funeral Service -Wiggington Chapel is in charge of arrangements
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