Wilma Lee Dorsey Stracener's Obituary
Wilma Lee Dorsey Stracener age 96, of Longview, passed away August 28, 2014. A life-long local resident, she was born May 11, 1918 to Isaac and Jessie Dorsey in Hallsville. Growing up Mrs. Stracener attended local schools and graduated from Hallsville High School in 1936. She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ and attended local churches over the years. Mrs. Stracener enjoyed making people happy and was always looking for opportunity to do so.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Judy Schaefer and her husband Duane, granddaughter Darien McGuire and her husband Cole, grandson Austin Schaefer and his wife Kristen, four great-grandchildren, one brother Billy Dorsey, and numerous “favorite” nieces and nephews.
Her loving husband of 62 years, Reuben Stracener, precedes her in passing.
Graveside services will be held at Gum Springs Cemetery; Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 12 pm. Officiating will be Preacher Joe Hancock of Hallsville Church of Christ. Arrangements are under the care of Rader Funeral Home, Longview.
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