Dorothy "Strickler" Frances Fultz
Dorothy Frances (Strickler) Fultz, 95, widow of Franklin “Bud” Fultz, of West Augusta, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
Dorothy was born in Greenville, Virginia on December 7, 1927, daughter of the late Daniel Strickler and Florence (Hawpe) Strickler.
Dorothy was preceded in death by two husbands, Hugh “Bill” Leach, the father of her two sons, and Franklin “Bud” Fultz and six brothers.
Surviving, in addition to her sons, Cecil Leach and his wife, Judy of Churchville and David Leach of Deerfield; are two brothers, Frank of Broadway and Ray of West Augusta; two grandchildren, Tristan Leach and Samantha Puffenbarger and her husband, Cody; two great-grandsons; a number of nieces, nephews and great friends. Dorothy loved them all.
Per Dorothy’s request, there will be no services.
It is suggested that those desiring make memorial contributions to Deerfield Fire & Rescue, 2927 Deerfield Valley Road, Deerfield, Virginia 24432.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton is handling her arrangements.