Daisy Ruth McCullen's Obituary
Daisy R. McCullen, 83 of Fredericksburg, VA, transitioned peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026 surrounded by her siblings and children.
Ruth, as she was affectionately known, was born in Richmond City on May 30, 1942 to George and Margaret. She was raised by her mother, Margaret; stepfather, Jeff Lett; and her grandmother, Magnolia.
Ruth was the eldest of nine siblings. Those left to cherish her memories include five daughters, Reatha Rogers, Terry Gerken (Bill), Brenda Beverly (Tony), Deborah Franks, and Tammy Strother; a son, Milton “Buck” Strother, Jr (Trish); three sisters, Clara Weedon (John), Patricia Miles, and Wanda Morgan (Richard); two brothers, Larry Lett and George Lett; the children she loved and called her own, Denise Miller, Marie Gladden and Glen McCullen; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Milton Strother, Sr.; her second husband, Bobby McCullen; two sons, Gary Strother and Robert McCullen, daughter, Marianne Weaver; two sisters, Marguerite Shelton and Barbara Heflin; a brother, John Lett; grandson, Shawn Dahmen; and great-grandson, Auden Strother.
She was employed by the Bennettsville Police Department in South Carolina; she was a night guard at Lake Anna power plant, a cashier at Chewning’s Grocery Store; she worked as a maid; and she worked for several manufacturing plants in the city of Fredericksburg. Her most satisfying job was being a mother and grandmother.
She married the love of her life, Bobby McCullen and gained an extensive family and shared 25 beautiful years together. Ruth was a member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church where she loved attending services and later listened to them online.
Her favorite music was gospel, and she volunteered with RAAA for the United Way Day of Caring, helped with the holiday program for seniors, and the holiday meal programs. She loved to shop, enjoyed bird watching, going to the beach, visiting the mountains, or just taking a drive and feeding wildlife in her yard. Mostly, she loved visits from her grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026 at Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 2208 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg. Interment will immediately follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Following burial, lunch will be served at Hillcrest United Methodist Church.
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