Leona was born in Delhi, OK: Parents John Elbert Stringer & Leona Azalea Blackwell Stringer.
Her mother passed away about 6 weeks later and she was named after her Mother.
Leona and her siblings were raised by her Father, aunts and Grandmother.
Leona accepted Jesus as her Savior at the age of 9. Was a member of First Baptist Church, Delhi, OK.
Leona met Troy Stotts in High school at Delhi. They were married Jan 1, 1942 before he was called into the army where he served in WWII, driving onto Omaha Beach the Day after D Day. Troy served in ARMY until 1945. Leona worked at Douglass Air Craft while Troy was in the Army. After leaving the Army they lived in Oklahoma City. Most of Leona’s life was as homemaker, which included being a gracious hostess, wonderful cook and care giver.
Their only daughter, Donna was born Dec 28th, 1947. Grandson, Eric Fightmaster, both of Oklahoma City. Step Granddaughter, Elizabeth Hargrove and Step Great Grandchildren, Tristan and Leighton Hargrove of Edmond and many Nieces and Nephews. Particularly thank, Patty Ferguson for her constant care and love.
They attended Olivet Baptist Church beginning in 1946. They began working in the nursery with 3 year olds. They worked in Big A. Keenagers, Vacation Bible School.
Leona’s love of God and musical talent was a blessing to many.
In 1968 Troy’s job transferred to Houston, TX. They joined East Houston Baptist Church where they attended and Troy became a Deacon. Leona sang in the choir, did the financial records, cooked meals and everything else that was needed.
In 1983 Troy and Leona returned to Oklahoma City and began attending Olivet without missing a beat. Keenager trips, Big A and taking care of children were still their joy. They both served the remaining years until Troy went to Jesus in 2001. Leona continued serving after Troy’s death until she became ill in 2013.
Leona always had a smile and kind words for everyone she met.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Olivet Baptist Church, 1201 N.W. 10th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73106. Burial to follow at Rose Hill Burial Park, 6001 N.W. Grand Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73118.
