Celebration of Life

For

Mother Darlene (Doll) Strong

December 9, 1924~July 17, 2014

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Twelve O'clcok Noon

Mt. Olive Baptist Church

355 Moores Road

Covington, Georgia 30014

Rev. Ashley Dobbs, Pastor, Eulogist

Min. Kenny Williams, Presiding

Assisted by Others

                                                                                Obituary
      Mother Darlene Strong was born December 9, 1924 to the parentage of the late Mr. & Mrs. George (Cora) Stephens in Athens, Georgia.

        Mother Darlene was affectionately called (Doll). She was united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. George Strong Sr. and to this union six children were born, two preceded her in death, Mr. Garfield Stephens and Mr. George Strong Jr., also four brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.

        Mother Darlene proudly proclaimed the Lord as her Savior and joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church, serving faithfully until her health declined. "Doll" loved life and lived it to the fullest. She loved music, dancing, playing, and having fun with family and friends.

        "Doll" was a hard working lady at Allen's, Meadors and Tri-City Cleaners, also at Scottdale and Porterdale Mills where she retired. After retiring she enjoyed visiting the sick, cooking and keeping her house, children and grandchildren when needed.

        Mother Darlene leaves to cherish her memories; her children, four sons, Mr. Ralph Strong, Mr. & Mrs. Johnny (Gloria) Strong, Mr. Willie Strong (Louise) and Mr. Robert Strong, two daughters, Ms. Mary McGordon and Ms. Diane Strong, god-children, Mr. Gerald Price, Mr. & Mrs. Melvin (Judy) Woods, Ms. Neka  Reed, two brothers, Mr. J.W. Stephens and Mr. Robert Stephens, two sisters,  Mrs. Ann Diggs and Mrs. Cora Cunningham, eighteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren, one sister-in-law, Mrs. Sarah Stephens, devoted caretaker, Ms. Misty Glover and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Interment
Oxford Historical Cemetery
Oxford, Georgia

Honorary Pallbearers
Deacons of Mt. Olive Baptist Church  

Pallbearers
                     Grandsons and Friends                     
             
Honorary Flower Ladies
Mothers of Mt. Olive Baptist Church 

Flower Ladies
Granddaughters and Friends
                  

     Acknowledgements
The family of Mother Darlene Strong would like to thank you all for
your kindness and concerns you have expressed. Thanks to
 Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home Inc., Westbury Health & Rehab
and Rockdale Medical Center Staff. May God Bless you all.

                                                                             The Strong Family