Mrs. Hilda Virginia Fortson Strickland, age 74, of Milner, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at a Spalding County Healthcare Facility. Mrs. Strickland is preceded in death by her Father, Mr. Tom Edd Fortson, and her Mother, Mrs. Lois Annie McConnell. Mrs. Strickland was a member of the Red Hat Society and she loved gardening, flowers and meeting people. Mrs. Strickland was a homemaker, a loving wife, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a very involved member of the Milner First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband and soul mate of 55 years Mr. Donald Elmo Strickland ; 1 son – David Strickland (&Marcia) of Stockbridge Ga.; 1 Daughter – Donna Farrenkopf (& Fred) of Jersey Ga.; 6 Grandchildren – Ashley Bell Chatley, Erin Studstill, Meghan Wiggins, Loren Smithey, Ethan Strickland, and Taylor Farrenkopf ; 2 Great Grandchildren - Reagan Studstill and David Studstill; 2 Brothers – Darrell Fortson (&Marion), and Ed Fortson (&Rachel); and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Hilda Virginia Fortson Strickland will be held Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 3 O'clock at Milner United Methodist Church with the Reverend Claude Herbert officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Sunday, December 14th, from 2 p.m. until the service hour.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to "Missions" at Milner United Methodist Church,

174 Main Street, Milner Ga. 30257.

Those who wish may view the Memorial page and sign the guestbook online at www.williamsfh.net

Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of the arrangements. (770) 358-1678