Dorothy "Dot" Strickland Coltren

Dorothy “Dot” Grey Strickland Coltren, 96, of Gibsonville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at AuthoraCare Hospice Home.

Dot was born February 25, 1930 in Sampson County to James E. Strickland, Sr. and Sallie Strickland. She was known by many as a very sweet person. Always neat and clean, she lived her life grounded in Christian values, regularly attending church and finding joy in her spiritual community. Dot also had a great sense of humor and strong-willed character. Above all, she treasured her daughter, Karen Lynn Coltren.

Dot is survived by her daughter; her sister, Betty Scruggs; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Coltren; her parents; sisters, Grace Craven, Lois Turlington, and Margaret Wilson; and brothers, James Strickland, Jr., Harold Strickland, and Charles Strickland.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1 – 1:45 PM prior to the service. Interment will be private at Gibsonville City Cemetery.

With heartfelt love and appreciation, Dot’s family would like to express sincere thanks to her nephew, Mr. Jeff Younger, for his faithful and loving care of our beloved mother, sister, and aunt over the years. His devotion demonstrates true Christian faithfulness.