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Ms. Dorothea Louise Strickland, 73, of Fayetteville passed away on August 7, 2024.
Dorothea was preceded in death by her Husband, Russel Strickland; Son, Brian Thurman; and Parents' Robert & Rosa Wilcox.
Ms. Strickland is survived by her Sons, Glen Strickland, Russel Starr, and Christopher Armstrong; Sister, Eva Wilcox; four Grandchildren and four Great-Grandchildren.
A memorial service to celebrate Dorothas' life will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of LaFayette Funeral Home, 6651 Raeford Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28304. A gathering of friends and family will be held directly following the memorial service at the funeral home.
Condolences to the family may be left at www.LaFayetteFH.com
Services for the Strickland family has been entrusted to LaFayette Funeral Home.
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6651 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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