Dorothy Franklin Strickland Obituary
In loving memory of Dorothy Franklin Strickland of Cary, North Carolina, who departed this world on October 16, 2025 at the age of 92. Dorothy leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Viola Cooper and William Hurley Franklin; and her brother William Franklin. She is survived by: her sisters, Frances Pearson, Ruth Curlee and Carolyn Sutton; and her children, Stan (Bruce), Stuart, Brandon, Kristi (Apex), Charlie, Ryan, Kelly, Joshua, Bradley and Theo.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Brown-Wynne Funeral Home (200 SE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27511). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 26th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the same location. A committal service will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Raleigh Memorial Park (7501 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612).
The family requests that memorials in her memory go to Transitions Life Care at Transitionslifecare.org or 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.