Jeanette Chappell Strickland

Jeanette Chappell Strickland, 84, passed away peacefully, on April 29, 2014, in Orlando, FL. She was born in Glen Allen, VA, to John and Florence Chappell. She was one of ten children and married Frank Strickland in February, 1953, at Goodwill Baptist Church in Glen Allen, VA. Jeanette was a devoted member of North Park Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and enriched many little minds and was a member of the kitchen committee, where she served dinner on Wednesday nights for the community. She was an interior designer and decorator and also worked for Eastern Airlines. She was known for her extensive collection of hats and her love for them all, especially her red ones. Jeanette resided in Orlando with her husband and enjoyed gardening and sitting outside on her swing. She is survived by her loving husband Frank , daughter Fay Geving, sisters Etta Graser and Lois Ann (Bobby), eight grandchildren, Mark Dwayne Geving, Derrick Geving, Cameron Strickland, Scott Sewell (Laura), David Sewell (Christine), Amanda, Alayna and Austin Strickland, and four great grandchildren Emma and Tasher Sewell, Brendan and Trevor Spedden, sister-in-law Patricia Harbin (Doyle), plus countless nieces and nephews, whom she dearly loved. She is preceded in death by her parents, three children, Cynthia Strickland-Kocour, Brenda Sewell (Jack) and Douglas Strickland, and granddaughter Lavon Lea. Funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, May 3, 2014, at North Park Baptist Church in Baldwin Park. Burial to follow at Glen Haven Memorial Park. Donations may be made to Cornerstone Hospice or Villalobos Rescue Center. Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home. 407 898 2561.