"There's a New Name Written Down in Glory", Leita Mae McGhee Stratton of Sheridan, Arkansas joined her heavenly Father and husband of 50 years, Bill Stratton, on February 7, 2007 at the age of 75 at Sheridan Healthcare and Rehab Center with her family surrounding her.
Leita Mae was born February 5, 1932 in Amity, Arkansas the daughter of the late Samuel and Hattie Spurlin McGhee. She was a devoted wife and homemaker who loved her family and friends dearly. She enjoyed gardening, especially beautiful flowers, plants, and fresh vegetables. She also had a love to talk and visit especially about her Lord and Saviour. She was an active member of Sheridan Pentecostal Church of God.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Arvie McGhee, Jack McGhee,
Mack McGhee and sisters, Odell McGhee, Frances Folkerts and Wanda Milligan.
Survivors; Sons, Billy "Pug" Stratton and wife Donna of Sheridan;
Gary Earl Stratton of Sheridan;
Daughters, Kathy Marsh and husband David of Sheridan;
Lisa Henry and husband Gaylon of Sheridan;
Brother, Bob McGhee of Sheridan;
Grandchildren, Kelly Swiger; Chad Marsh; Leif Henry; Casey Marsh; Terri Stratton; Misty Cox; Tyler Moffett; Cody Marsh; Lindsay Stratton and Morgan Stratton
Great grandchildren, Caleb, Canaan, Cassidy, Chloe Swiger; Christian Darby; Lantz and Loren Cox
Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Sheridan with Bro. Al Michael, Bro. Kenny Swiger, Bro. Odell Lindsey and Lisa Henry officiating. Burial will follow in Center Grove Cemetery near the Prague community. Visitation: 5:30-8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Chad Marsh, Leif Henry, Casey Marsh, Cody Marsh, Alan McFalls, Bob Spears, Brent Sharrick and Allen Fleming.