Willette G. Stratton

Willette G. Stratton obituary, Elk Grove, CA

Willette G. Stratton

Willette Stratton Obituary

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Willette G. Stratton was born in Sacramento CA on November 29, 1932, passed away in Hughson CA on December 9, 2025 at the age of 93. Willette lived most of her life in Sacramento, she was a proud graduate of Sacramento High School. While in high school she met the love of her life Karren “Bud” Stratton. She was an office manager for a local furniture store for many years. Willette was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, she served in many different callings in the church, blessing the lives of many. She enjoyed the weekly “siblings’ day” with Bud’s sisters and their husbands, which they did for many years. She was the best Mom, Grandma and Mimi her family could ask for.

She is preceded in death by her husband Karren “Bud’ Stratton, grandson Brian Hansen, parents Willit and Eleanore Baglin, sister Shirley Whitlock, and her beloved Stratton in-laws. She is survived by her brother Jim Baglin, children Steven (Carroll), Karren (John), Carol (Mark) and Sandy (Mark), 18 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

Private service.

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East Lawn Elk Grove Mortuary

9189 East Stockton Boulevard, Elk Grove, CA 95624

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