Dorothy Laverne Strong, 87, of Neeses, S. C. passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Neeses Baptist Church with Pastor William L. Strong, Jr. and Rev. Darrell Boyleston officiating.Burial will follow in Neeses Cemetery. She was a daughter of the late Thomas Vernon and Kate Parrot Strong.She was a member of Neeses Baptist Church and a loving mother and grandmother.Mrs. Strong was predeceased by her husband, William L. Strong, Sr. Survivors include her children, Theresa H. (George) Landrum, Jr., William L. (Sandra) Strong, Jr. and Tommy (Julie) Strong; a sister, Lillie Mae Gunter and a number of grands and great-grands.Mrs. Strong was predeceased by a daughter, Debra S. Landrum. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, one hour prior to the funeral at Neeses Baptist Church and at other times at the home of Dorothy Strong.Culler-McAlhany (www.mcalhanyfuneralhome.com) is assisting the family with arrangements.