Alma J. Dean Strickland, 62, of Bearden died Monday May 26, 2014 at her home. Born November 18, 1951 at Hornersville, MO, she was a daughter of Grover and Betty Jose of Bearden.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Madden. Along with her parents, she is survived by her husband, Ronald D. Strickland of Bearden; a son, Dale Strickland of Bearden; a brother, Michael Dean of Bearden; a sister, Cathy Graham of Little Rock; a grandchild, Jacob Strickland of Kennett, Mo.; a great-grandchild, Dailynn Strickland of Kennett, Mo.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Bearden. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Moss Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce/Bearden. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

Published May 28, 2014