Doris Lorraine Murphy Strickland

Doris Lorraine Murphy Strickland, age 78, was born Feb. 7, 1933, in Wilmington, Del., to the late Spurgeon and Pocahontas Hatcher Murphy. She departed this life on Dec. 4, 2011, at the home of her daughter, Rhonda S. Davis in Hillsboro, Ala. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 63 years, George M. Strickland; three sons; George R. Strickland, Grand Forks, N.D.; Keith K. Strickland, Dallas, Texas; Mark R. Strickland, Little Rock, Ark.; Robert Smallwood, Wilmington, Del.; three daughters; Rhonda S. Davis (Edward), Hillsboro, Ala.; Valenti A. Thomas, Aeia, Hawaii; and Katrina L. Strickland (Raymond), Little Rock, Ark.; Robert Smallwood; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Homegoing services will be held on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at 11:30 a.m. at The House of Wright Mortuary, 208 E. 35th St., Wilmington, Del. Viewing 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Interment in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, Del. Ministry of comfort entrusted to The House of Wright Mortuary & Cremation Services. Send condolences to www.houseofwrightmortuary.com. 302-762-8448.