Dorothy Loette Strickland, 74, died Dec. 22, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 5, 1939, in Plant City, to James and Ruth (Norman) Hiott. She married Jay W. Strickland, who survives.
She was a member of Faith Temple Assembly of God.
Mrs. Strickland, — or Moma or Nana, as she was affectionately known — is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jay; a son, Jay W. Jr. (Allison); a daughter, Denise Thomas (Tommy); and seven grandchildren, Jason Strickland, Christina Kupsch (Jeremy), Courtney Strickland, Kaylee Strickland, Thomas Thomas III (Erica), Kristin Thomas, and Seth Thomas.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Hiott; and a sister, Mable McDonald.
Funeral services were Dec. 27, at Faith Temple Assembly of God, Plant City. Burial followed at Mt. Enon.
Memorials may be made to Faith Temple Assembly of God.
Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.