Doris Jean Oldham Strickland

Doris Jean Oldham Strickland, 89, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on August 16, 2023. Born February 3, 1934 in Erwin, NC. Doris was the youngest of seven children to the late Albert and Maggie Oldham.

Doris graduated from Erwin High School in 1952 and shortly thereafter began working for Ellis Barbour Insurance in Dunn, NC. She married the love of her life, Durwood Strickland, on March 20, 1953. They later had two daughters, Donna and Della. Durwood’s job with Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Company eventually brought the family to Warsaw, NC where Doris began working as a medical receptionist for Dr. Ray.

Doris went on to become a Bank Teller and Loan Officer at Southern Bank where she would retire after many years. She later became the owner of Stamper’s Jewelers in Beaufort, NC. Doris was a faithful member of the Warsaw United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She enjoyed many hobbies throughout her life such as needlework, reading, and playing bridge. Doris loved her friends and family dearly, especially her grandchildren who affectionately knew her as “Mimi”.

Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Donna Lynn Johnson, Della Kay Jones; grandchildren, Adam Stamper Jones, Robert Parker (Carrie) Jones, Dory Gray Jones; great-grandchildren, James Paxx Jones, Emma Kay Jones, Parker Gray Jones, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Doris is preceded in death by husband of 62 years, James Durwood Strickland; son-in-laws, Joseph Ray Johnson, Robert Wayne Jones; father, Albert Lynn Oldham Sr.; mother, Maggie Carver Oldham; siblings, Lena Ellen Oldham, Lois Mae Avery, Mary Elizabeth Stamper, Albert Lynn Oldham Jr., Mabel Ruth Miriello, Robert Carver Oldham Sr., Alvis Lee Oldham.

A memorial service will take place from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Warsaw United Methodist Church 107 W Plank St Warsaw, NC 28398. A visitation will follow the service from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the fellowship hall.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the exceptional staff at Duke Raleigh Hospital for their care and compassion.
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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Doris’s name may be made to Warsaw United Methodist Church PO Box 422 Warsaw, NC 28398.

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