Dolores A. Day Strait, a beloved soul who graced this world with her presence for 93 years, peacefully departed from this life on February 4, 2024 at HaloHavens in Brookhaven, MS. Her passing leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who were touched by her warmth and grace.

Born on June 18, 1930, in Meadville, MS, Dolores was the cherished daughter of the late Cebelle and Grady Arnold. Dolores graduated from Meadville High School in 1947 and continued her education at Fritz Marinello Beauty School, in Jackson, MS. After graduation, Dolores married the late Ralph Hall Day and they began a life in Brookhaven, where she owned Dolores' Beauty Shop in the Zetus community and also worked for King's Daughters Medical Center.

Dolores was a member of Hawkins Chapel Church where she was the pianist for many years. She enjoyed various activities with her daughter, Kathy, and took pride in gardening at her home. Dolores enjoyed traveling with friends and family and most of all spending time with her daughter, grandsons, and great grandchildren. In her later years, she married her second husband Billy Strait, where they resided in Brookhaven. They enjoyed gospel music, church events, and visiting with friends.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ralph H. Day and Billy P. Strait; her parents, Cebelle and Grady Arnold; her brother, Bobby Jo Arnold; and twin brothers, Douglas Farrell Arnold and Robert Terrell Arnold; and son-in-law Ray Case.

Dolores' life was dedicated to loving and watching her family grow. She is survived by her daughter Kathy Day Case of Brookhaven; grandsons, Bradley S. Case (Chalon) of Metairie, LA, and Clinton D. Case (Chereé) of Baton Rouge, LA; great-grandchildren, Leighton Dominick, Landry Day Case, Owen Hall Case, Thomas Dean Case, Lillian Scott Case, and Samuel Adner Case; sister-in-law, Ann Arnold of Fayetteville, GA. She also leaves behind a host of extended family and friends.

A celebration of Dolores' life will be held at 2:00 in the afternoon, on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Brookhaven Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors preceding the service from 12:30 – 2:00 PM. Graveside services will be held at Hawkins Chapel Church Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you for the loving care provided at HaloHavens and her sitter Peggy Porter.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hawkins Chapel Church, 908 N. Jackson Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601.