Donna Jean Strickland, devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2022.
She was born in Fallon, Nevada, and graduated from Churchill County High School in 1961.
Donna dedicated 46 years to the Churchill County School District as a bus driver/trainer for the Transportation department. She loved going on cruises and traveling, reading, crocheting, and gardening. She was a generous caregiver and loved being a Grandma.
She was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church and a lifelong, active member of the Retired Public Employees of Nevada.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond & Blanche Trussell, brother James Trussell, and her husband Gilbert K. Strickland.
She is survived by her son Dennis Strickland of Elko, granddaughter Nicole Strickland of Carson City, daughter Deborah Stewart of Fallon, grandson Jeremiah Austin of Fallon, and granddaughters, Jenna & Hanna Stewart of Las Vegas, great-grandsons Haiyden Martin-Austin of Elko, and Sylas Austin of Blackfoot, Idaho; sisters, Claudia Pace (Fallon), Ramona (Bud) Harless (Lake Charles, LA), and Loretta Gratriex (Susanville, CA), and numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces.
Services will be held Friday, October 7th, at 1:00 pm at Epworth United Methodist Church, 280 E Stillwater Ave, Fallon, NV 89406, with a reception to follow in the Wolf Center. In Lieu of flowers please send donations to Epworth United Methodist Church, 280 E Stillwater Ave, Fallon, NV 89406.
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